PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- It is a hormonal disorder
- it is the main cause of infertility anovulation
- females who have family history of diabetes are at a greater risk of having PCOS
Symptoms
- Irregular and scanty menses
- obesity
- acne, facial hair
- hair loss
- Darking of neck area
Investigation
- USU, pelvis
- serum fasting INSULIN
- FSH
- LH
- Testosterone
Management
- exercise, life style modification
- Avoid oily, fatty, junk food, eat salad
Consequences of PCOS
- Infertility
- diabetes mellitus
- Cardio vascular diseases
- Hyperlipidemia