Currently, a disease such as polycystic ovary is quite common. The causes of this pathology, unfortunately, are not fully understood. But, despite this, a number of conditions have been identified in which polycystic ovary syndrome occurs most often. This risk group includes women with impaired functions of organs such as the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal glands, thyroid gland and the ovaries themselves.
From all that has been said, polycystic ovary, the causes of which determine the course of the entire disease, refers to hormonal pathologies and is characterized by the absence of ovulation. Polycystic ovaries result in infertility.
Speaking about the diagnosis of this pathology, doctors here resort to several methods at once. Sometimes situations arise when it is impossible to establish an accurate diagnosis, for example, by ultrasound alone. In such cases, biochemical and hormonal blood tests are additionally prescribed. Sometimes you have to resort to endometrial biopsy.
Polycystic ovary, the causes of which, as we have already found out, are found at the hormonal level, is accompanied by menstrual irregularities, excessive hair growth on the body, an increase in ovarian size, and also obesity. The last two symptoms are not found in every woman.
In order not to miss polycystic ovary, it is necessary to pay attention to the regularity of menstruation and in case of prolonged delay, consult a doctor immediately. Sometimes women experience pulling pains in the lower abdomen. This symptom should also alert.
There is a wrong opinion that you should contact a gynecologist only after marriage. But this disease is directly related to young girls. The fact is that polycystic ovary, the causes of which are quite difficult to establish, occurs precisely during puberty. And if the moment of the beginning of the development of this pathology is missed, further treatment may be less productive.
A reasonable question arises: why does this disease begin at such a young age? Most often, this is facilitated by early mental trauma and frequent stressful conditions. It may not seem strange, but acute respiratory viral infections, as well as chronic inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils, can lead to the development of the disease. Abrupt climate change and poor environmental conditions can provoke pathology. All these factors, both collectively and individually, lead to a malfunction of the nervous system, which, in turn, begins to "incorrectly direct" the work of the ovaries.
What consequences can cause polycystic ovary? Some girls and women experience uterine bleeding. If the disease is not treated for a long time, then there is a risk of developing endometrial cancer. And, as a consequence of all this, infertility.
As for the treatment of polycystic ovary, it is carried out by two methods. First of all, a conservative method of suppressing the disease is considered, which reduces to normalizing the hormonal background. An important step in the treatment is the stimulation of ovulation.
In the event that conservative treatment did not give a positive result, resort to surgical intervention by laparoscopy. A laser is introduced into the abdominal cavity with the help of a laparoscope, through which bags of liquid, cysts, and also excess growth areas are removed. This operation is good in that as a result of its implementation, the reproductive function is completely preserved.
Sometimes you have to resort to abdominal surgery. But this method of treatment is most often used in advanced cases.
Now draw your conclusions. In order to avoid unnecessary problems for anyone, it is important to take a closer look at your health and, at the first hint of a particular pathology, immediately seek medical help.