What is the meaning of polycystic ovaries?
polycystic ovaries – your ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs (follicles) that surround the eggs (but despite the name, you do not actually have cysts if you have PCOS)
What is biochemical hyperandrogenism?
Biochemical hyperandrogenism or hyperandrogenemia is defined as an elevating serum level of one or more androgens, that is, total testosterone (TT), free testosterone (FT), dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), and androstenedione (ADD).
Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome genetic?
Genetics. PCOS sometimes runs in families. If any relatives, such as your mother, sister or aunt, have PCOS, the risk of you developing it is often increased. This suggests there may be a genetic link to PCOS, although specific genes associated with the condition have not yet been identified.
What are the symptoms of polycystic ovaries?
Common symptoms of PCOS include:
- irregular periods or no periods at all.
- difficulty getting pregnant (because of irregular ovulation or failure to ovulate)
- excessive hair growth (hirsutism) – usually on the face, chest, back or buttocks.
- weight gain.
- thinning hair and hair loss from the head.
- oily skin or acne.
Can I get pregnant if I have polycystic ovaries?
With treatment, most women with PCOS are able to get pregnant. The majority of women can be successfully treated with a short course of tablets taken at the beginning of each cycle for several cycles. If these are not successful, you may be offered injections or IVF treatment.
What happens when androgen increases in females?
However, women with high androgen levels also have an increased risk of miscarriage. Hyperandrogenic symptoms may also be caused by a genetic disease called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Severe cases can result in such extreme effects as genital malformation and virilization (facial hair, acne) at a young age.
Why does androgen level increases in female?
In healthy women, the ovaries and adrenal glands produce about 40% to 50% of the body’s testosterone. Tumors of the ovaries and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can both cause too much androgen production. Cushing disease is a problem with the pituitary gland that leads to excess amounts of corticosteroids.
Is polycystic ovary syndrome curable?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be managed. Treatment options can vary because someone with PCOS may experience a range of symptoms, or just 1.