[오늘의 키워드] polycystic ovary syndrome
One of the continuously increasing diseases in women is polycystic ovary syndrome. According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the number of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome is steadily increasing every year, with 51,834 in 2019, 54,897 in 2020, and 62,653 in 2021.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a disease in which several small follicles spread in a bead shape along the ovary edges. Although the cause has not been clearly identified, there are various factors such as hormonal imbalance, androgen (male hormone) oversecretion, obesity, stress, and genetic factors.
The typical symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are menstrual irregularities and hirsutism. Irregular menstruation, which is the absence of menstruation or bleeding during nonmenstrual periods, is likely to lead to infertility. This is because ovulation is not working properly. An increase in male hormones can lead to more hair on the body or acne.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common disease in women of childbearing age, but it also occurs in unmarried women. If your menstrual cycle is irregular or amenorrhea persists, you should see a doctor. If you do not menstruate for a long time, the endometrium becomes thicker and there is a high possibility of endometrial hyperplasia.
Polycystic ovary syndrome also increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, so it is necessary to receive treatment at the right time. If you do not want to become pregnant, you should make your menstrual cycle regular with oral contraceptives or hormones. If you want to get pregnant, you can treat it with fertility treatment and ovulation inducer. Above all, it is also important to eat regularly and exercise to maintain a normal weight.
