All You Need to Know About the PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common diseases occurring in women of reproductive age.PCOS may cause hormonal imbalance,infertility,irregular periods and cyst in the ovaries,facial hairs etc.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common diseases occurring in women of reproductive age.PCOS may cause hormonal imbalance,infertility, irregular periods and cyst in the ovaries,facial hairs etc

According to the studies around 23%of women are affected with the PCOS and according to the WHO approx 80% of women worldwide have a PCOS but remains diagnosed

PCOS cause variety of the health problems and also affects the emotional wellbeing of the women

What is PCOS?

PCOS is a hormonal disorder which causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.still the exact cause of PCOS is not well understood but it may be due to the genetic factors and the lifestyle habits

Symptoms of PCOS

Abnormal menstruation cycle

Weight gain
Facial hairs and acne
Infertility
Mood swings

However it is also very common that you may have PCOS but you don't have any symptoms. Many people don't realise they have PCOS until they are trying to get pregnant therefore it's better to check early instead of waiting till it's too late.

Complications of the PCOS

People who have a PCOS are more likely to get other health complications such as:

If you are suffering from any of the symptoms mentioned above then it is the right time to get your diagnosis done before it's too late. As PCOS can not be cured but it can be managed through lifestyle modification and medications

Lifestyle Modification for PCOS

Healthy diet: decrease your intake of carbohydrate and sugar as many women womens with the PCOS have a insulin resistance high intake of sugar and carbohydrate may cause further chronic condition such as type 2 diabetes mellitus
Regular exercise: regular exercise helps in managing obesity which is the most common complication of PCOS, regular exercise helps in burning the calories and building a muscle mass .and study also says that regular physical exercise is must for our overall well being
Manage weight: obesity may lead to many other heart conditions such as high cholesterol level,heart disease, diabet etc. therefore managing your weight in PCOS is must
Mental health training: PCOS also affects the mental health of the person therefore regular exercise for your mind is also beneficial in managing the PCOS. Yoga and meditation can help in your mood swings and anxiety.

What Are the Tests Used for the Diagnosis of PCOS?

Steroid panel for the polycystic ovary syndrome can be done for diagnosis of the PCOS as this test helps in assessing the level of androgen in the blood, as high level of androgen affects the feminine feature and cause more facial hair, it helps in diagnosis of the metabolic risk,levels of other hormones such as testosterone.

Who Need Steroid Panel for PCOS

Women who are suffering from from symptoms mentioned below should opt for PCOS testing

Women who have sudden weight gain,increase facial hairs,skin darkening
Pain in the pelvis
Irregular menstruation
Difficulty in getting pregnant
Family history of PCOS

Benefits of the Steroid Panel Test for PCOS

This test helps in detecting the levels of the hormones such as FSH,LH, testosterone, prolactin etc for the analysis of the cyst the assessment of these hormone in the blood help the clinician to provide effective treatment for the management of PCOS
Early detection of the disease is vital to prevent other chronic health conditions
The other problems associated with PCOS such as thyroid disorders,diabetes, heart disease an be managed
It help clinicians to provide effective treatment for infertility after assessing the level of hormone

Preparation

10-12 hours of fasting is required and the blood sample will be collected after the fasting.

How to Book This Test

You can easily book this test from ganesh diagnostic all you need to do is to call our representative,we have a well trained staff for your bookings they will easily book an appointment for you or you can also book this test from our website as soon as we get the query of your bookings our representative will call you and assist you for the smooth process.free home sample collection is also available at finger of your tips for your comfort.

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