In the process of preparing for pregnancy, although women have gone through careful preparation, they still have not become pregnant for a long time, and they worry about whether there is any health condition that may prevent them from having children, such as polycystic ovary syndrome. However, they cannot be sure whether they have polycystic ovary syndrome. So, how can they be diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome?
1. More body hair. Excessive androgen levels, hirsutism, male distribution of pubic hair, as well as acne and oily skin.
2. Irregular menstruation. Manifesting as abnormal menstrual patterns, some exceeding 37 days, while others occur once every quarter or six months, such menstrual periods are definitely abnormal.
3. Not having menstruation. After the first menstrual period, there may be a lack of menstruation, absence of menstruation, and anovulatory uterine bleeding. Occasionally, there may be a total or excessive amount of menstruation. At this time, women should pay attention to whether it is a symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome.
4. Infertility. If female friends who want to have a baby cannot conceive for a long time, they need to undergo examinations. Polycystic ovaries can easily lead to menstrual disorders and anovulation, which can cause female infertility.
5. Obesity. Due to excessive secretion of androgens in the body, obesity can occur, and clothing can make the abdomen feel tight. Pressing on the abdomen can reveal lumps inside, and when polycystic ovaries undergo malignant transformation, it can also cause abdominal pain.
6. Bilateral ovarian enlargement. Women can go to the hospital for gynecological examination of the abdominal cavity, and it will be found that the bilateral ovaries are twice as large as normal and have a tough feeling.
