Many diseases occur due to hormonal changes in the body. These diseases include polycystic ovary syndrome - a condition of the female body in which the function of the ovaries, as well as the pancreas, adrenal cortex, pituitary gland and hypothalamus is disturbed. This syndrome is closely related to the metabolism. He is not a disease, but only, in fact, a syndrome, that is, a set of certain symptoms. Let's look at the causes of the syndrome of polycystic ovaries, also known as Stein-Levental syndrome, its signs and methods of treatment.
Causes and symptoms of polycystic ovary
Since this syndrome manifests itself in numerous different signs, the exact reasons for its origin are difficult to determine. But we can confidently say that its origins lie in the instability of the endocrine system, namely, in the increased production of hormones (insulin, testosterone).
In polycystic ovary ultrasound, numerous small vesicles with fluid (cysts) are seen. However, in some cases, the doctor may not determine this, and then a suspicion of a polycystic syndrome will arise only when the patient complains of a combination of his other symptoms.
As for the external signs of polycystic ovaries, in this syndrome they are:
- spotting from the genital tract in the middle of the menstrual cycle;
- irregular, painful periods or lack of it;
- infertility;
- overweight;
- manifestation of secondary sexual characteristics in the male type (face, chest, back);
- oily skin, pimples;
- Excess weight;
- chronic infections that affect the skin.
How to treat polycystic ovaries?
Since, as mentioned above, the syndrome of polycystic ovaries is not a disease, it does not need treatment as such. Simply if necessary, the doctor will prescribe an adjustment of the hormonal background of the woman. It is very individual and will depend on a set of symptoms of polycystosis and their influence on the reproductive life of a woman, her ability to become pregnant, etc. Before this, hormones and standard ultrasound testing of the ovaries are prescribed.
In the treatment of polycystic ovaries, contraceptive preparations are normally selected to normalize the level of female sex hormones and regulate the menstrual cycle. To combat such unwanted symptoms, as oily skin, pimples, growth of hair on the face and body, appropriate medical means are used. However, because of the destabilized hormonal state of the body, they may not give the desired effect: in this case, women use the services of a cosmetologist, make hair removal.
To combat excess weight, it is mandatory to follow a diet: in the polycystic ovary syndrome this will only benefit. By increasing the amount of proteins consumed and minimizing carbohydrates, it is possible to adjust the diet in such a way that the metabolism will be restored on its own without medication.
If a woman, among other things, complains of unsuccessful attempts to become pregnant within 1-2 years, then after stabilizing the hormonal background, one can begin to treat infertility. Here, injections of preparations containing artificial
Stimulate the function of the ovaries helps laparoscopy - cauterization of the ovary in several places by a laser beam or a red-hot needle. Surgical intervention is an extreme case, and it has its own contraindications: in case of polycystic ovary laparoscopy can lead to deformation of the ovary tissues and the corresponding problems with conception.