Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Facts and Myths

Jakarta –

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic disorder that often occurs in women of childbearing age.

The clinical manifestations that arise can be different in each woman, and one of them is characterized by menstrual cycle disorders. In addition, there are also those who associate excessive hair growth in women with the condition of PCOS. So what are the facts?

Obstetrics and gynecology specialist, Dr. Sigit Pramono, SpOG FRANZCOG explained that excessive hair growth depends on each person’s genetics, and is not always related to PCOS.

Because, according to him, the criteria that show that a woman has PCOS are many and different for each person.

“Because we know that women who gain weight due to changes in androgen metabolism, male hormones, even if their menstruation is regular, can increase hair growth, it does not mean that this person has PCOS, “he said when he met at Abdi Waluyo Hospital. , Friday (5/5/2024).

“Because we see a lot, unfortunately, women who are underweight, who are a little overweight, have regular menstruation, and they can have children quickly,” he continued.

Because of this, said Dr. A woman who has excessive hair cannot be said to have PCOS unless she has undergone additional testing.

“Well, then the growth of hair like that depends on genetics, the same with both parents. We know that there are some areas in our population where black hair is more prominent like everyone But that doesn’t mean that every area of ​​that population has PCOS, “So be careful, so you have to define the criteria,” he continued.

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