Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Dr. Sadhana Kala, the best gynecologist in Delhi, specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It is estimated that this problem affects between 8-13% of the female population of reproductive age and can have a significant impact on fertility and quality of life. In addition, in the long term, it can favor the onset of metabolic disorders and cardiovascular health problems.

For this reason, it is important to treat this disease from a multidisciplinary point of view, which includes lifestyle control measures and medical monitoring from various specialties: gynecology, endocrinology, nutrition, and reproductive medicine. In some cases, psychological support may also be indicated, as it may affect physical appearance, sexual intercourse, and fertility.

At Moolchand Hospital, we have specialists in all these areas that work in coordination. This fact allows us to address this disease from an interdisciplinary point of view, and adapt the treatment to each case and to the lifestyle and needs of each patient, as recommended by the gynecologist in Delhi.

What does it consist of

PCOS is a dysfunction of the ovaries that can cause hormonal and metabolic alterations, as well as irregularities in the menstrual cycle. In addition, it can occur in a very diverse way: acne, high body mass index (BMI), a tendency to obesity, anovulation, excess body hair, etc. Although its cause is not known exactly, it is believed that there is a genetic predisposition and there are several factors that can aggravate it, such as a sedentary lifestyle or improper diet.

Dr. Sadhana Kala, a gynecologist in South Delhi, explains how this problem can be kept under control.

In which cases, a medical visit is recommended

PCOS has very varied symptoms, and not all are present or occur jointly in patients suffering from it. Here, the best gynecologist in South Delhi indicates some of the most frequent. If you have at least two of them, you should request a visit:

• Irregular cycles or absence of rules for long periods.
• Excess hair in areas where women usually have little hair.
• Acne and oily skin.
• Hair loss.
• Difficulty losing weight or tendency to obesity.
• Difficulty getting pregnant
• The ovulation test always negative.
• Ovaries of polycystic appearance, that is, they have a very high number of follicles.

What treatments are there?

The way in which this syndrome is presented is very different in each woman, so we cannot generalize the treatment. The first thing to do is to confirm the diagnosis.

To do this, in addition to a first visit to know the family history and medical history, it is necessary to perform several tests, such as a blood test and a gynecological ultrasound, which will determine if the patient has a higher level of male androgen hormones -androgens- than normal and polycystic ovaries.

The first option is the implementation of dietary control measures and lifestyle. With this, it is possible to prevent weight gain and reduce the risk of metabolic disorders and cardiovascular problems, in addition to improving menstrual regularity, ovulation and the probability of pregnancy.

In some cases, pharmacological treatment may be indicated, by taking contraceptives, which keep the ovaries at rest, which contributes to reducing excess body hair and acne.

If you want to get pregnant but do not ovulate regularly, a hormonal stimulation treatment to induce ovulation may be indicated, and if you have an added fertility problem, the start-up of an assisted reproduction treatment would be studied.