Treatment Methods for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Written by Li Shun Hua

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Updated on November 26, 2024

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a metabolic disease and is lifelong and incurable. The most common symptoms are menstrual irregularities during the reproductive years, such as anovulation or rare ovulation, manifesting as menstrual disorders and infertility. At this time, if there is a desire for childbirth, menstrual regulation and ovulation induction can be achieved using progestogens or contraceptives; if there is no desire for childbirth, ensure that menstruation occurs at least once every two months to protect the endometrial lining and prevent endometrial cancer. For overweight individuals, it is crucial to exercise and control diet to lose weight, as maintaining a normal weight range does not greatly affect health.

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Can polycystic ovary syndrome recur?

Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome can manage symptoms effectively if diagnosed early, treated promptly, and receive active treatment for complications. However, if patients neglect daily care afterward, the disease is very likely to recur. Therefore, patients need to continue good nursing care after treatment to reduce the chance of recurrence. Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome need to pay attention to lifestyle adjustments: maintain a suitable living environment, change bad habits, and avoid staying up late; especially during long-term treatment, it is important to rest adequately, maintain physical strength, eat a nutritious diet, dress appropriately for weather changes, and avoid infections from bacteria and viruses. Diet should involve long-term restriction of calorie intake, choosing low-sugar, high-fiber options. A light diet rich in high-quality protein should be emphasized. Patients should quit smoking and drinking, and avoid high-sugar, high-fat, and spicy foods. The most important aspect is weight control. Patients should engage in aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, or swimming at least 5 days per week, each session lasting at least 30 minutes. Lastly, it is crucial to stabilize emotions, manage oneself, maintain an optimistic outlook, and avoid extreme anger, depression, excessive tension, and long-term anxiety.

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Foods to Avoid with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome should avoid the following foods: First, animal offal. Second, avoid spicy and stimulating food, sweets, mung beans, crabs, persimmons, etc. Third, no smoking or drinking, and avoid high-sugar diets. Fourth, avoid snacks, such as puffed food, etc. In addition to diet, patients with polycystic ovary syndrome should also engage in aerobic exercise at least five days a week, exercise the body, and maintain a good mindset, which is conducive to the recovery of symptoms.

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Written by Zhang Xiu Rong

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How to lose weight with polycystic ovary syndrome?

The characteristics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) include amenorrhea, obesity, infertility, acne, and hirsutism. Most patients with PCOS are overweight, and such individuals definitely need to have their blood drawn again at the hospital to check their blood sugar levels and insulin for abnormalities. If the blood sugar is also high and there is positive insulin resistance, medication must be used to adjust the blood sugar levels. With normal blood sugar, weight loss can also proceed. Moreover, obesity being a characteristic of the disease itself, it generally can be managed through eating less and exercising more. One should avoid eating large amounts of meat, foods high in fat and calories, and instead consume more vegetables and fruits, as well as beans and soy products, particularly black soybeans used to make soy milk. It is essential to perform one hour of aerobic exercise every night before sleep, and one should definitely avoid staying up late. With these endocrine adjustments, normal body weight can be restored.

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How to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a type of gynecological endocrine disorder. Clinically, it generally presents with symptoms such as menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, obesity, infertility, acne, and hirsutism. If these symptoms appear, it is essential to visit a hospital for an ultrasound examination. The diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can be made if more than 12 follicles are observed on a single sectional view of the ovaries during the ultrasound. In such cases, it is also necessary to have a blood test at the hospital to analyze six key sex hormones, including the ratio of luteinizing hormone to follicle-stimulating hormone, and the levels of testosterone. If the blood test shows high levels of luteinizing hormone and testosterone, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can also be considered. A diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can generally be confirmed through a combination of ultrasound and sex hormone tests, followed by targeted treatment based on the test results.

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Can polycystic ovary syndrome conceive naturally?

In cases of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), some women are able to conceive naturally. Clinically, patients with PCOS mainly exhibit symptoms such as obesity, hirsutism, menstrual irregularities, and infertility. This is due to ovulatory dysfunction common in PCOS, which affects the ability to conceive naturally. However, some women may occasionally release a normal ovum, allowing for the possibility of natural conception under such conditions, though the likelihood of this occurring is relatively low. Generally, treatment is needed to facilitate the normal release of follicles, after which natural conception may be possible.