He Polycystic Ovary Syndrome it’s a common ailment in the women Mexicans of reproductive age. However, as this occurs in different forms, it is considered that could be underdiagnosedThat is, you could have it and not know it.
He Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a disorder which is possibly of genetic origin, but is influenced by factors such as nutrition and physical activityhence it is one of the most common gynecological conditions.
In an interview with The Sun of Mexicothe Dr. Patricia del Carmen Francospecialist in Gynecology and Colposcopy by the UNAMexplains what are the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the risks involved in suffering from it.
What are the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
In the words of Dr. Patricia, the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has very varied symptomsit may not even be detected until various studies are conducted.
Among the most common symptoms are:
- Absence or irregularity of periods menstrual
- Excess hair body on chest, face or abdomen
- Acne on the face, chest or back, a condition known as hyperandrogenism
- Difficulty for the pregnancy
The key symptoms to detect it consist of that eThe menstrual period is recorded every two or three monthsor its total absence, together with acne or excess hair and have cysts in the ovarieswhich are detected by ultrasound.
What causes Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
The UNAM colposcopist assures that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has no exact causes that originate it.However, it is known to be a disorder caused by excess androgens and is associated with:
- Endurance to the insulin
- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome: hypertension and diabetes
Although resistance to the Insulin or metabolic syndrome are not exact causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, the 50 percent of people who suffer from it have these diseases.
In Mexico, the 22 percent of women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndromeand the reason why it is so common in the country is that the Mexican population ranks first in obesity.
What are the risks of suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
According to Dr. Patricia, higher risks of suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are:
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- Infertility
- Uncontrolled diabetes, obesity or hypertension
- Endometrial cancer