Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is often an inherited disorder, affecting the ovaries, which produce eggs and hormones – estrogen and progesterone. People with PCOS have higher levels of insulin. This causes imbalances in hormone levels – elevated levels of testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH) and lower levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). The ovaries can not function correctly and generally will not release eggs on a regular monthly cycle.
There are often numerous tiny cysts in the ovaries. It is thought that about 20% of women suffer from this condition, and 3/4 will show signs and symptoms. What if you suspect this is a problem you have? Your doctor can do ultrasound tests and have a hormone balance blood test.
About half the women with PSOS are infertile. The first port of call is to stimulate the ovaries with a drug, which has a 70% success rate, with many women becoming pregnant within months. If this drug doesn’t work, injections of FSH which works in about 80% of the remaining cases. Finally for the rest there these treatments haven’t worked, surgery is an option to cauterize the ovaries, seems to be successful in triggering ovulation, with the possibility of multiple birth. This treatment can also encourage a possible serious condition, known as hyper-stimulation syndrome.
If you are over weight, you will help lower insulin levels by losing a few pounds, this maybe enough to get the ovaries work properly. It is very important you avoid all the foods and drinks that encourage the production of insulin – refined white flour products, sugar, and stimulants like caffeine and alcohol.
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