Verified by Dr. Vaishali Sakpal Rane (MBBS, DGO Obstetrics and Gynaecology, DNB Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
If you just got diagnosed with PCOS, or if you are someone who is really trying hard to manage PCOS, you must have thought if how long does it take to manage PCOS? Hormone levels in women are affected in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Male hormones are produced in greater quantities than usual by women with PCOS. Their body skips menstruation cycles as a result of this hormonal imbalance, which also makes it more difficult for women to become pregnant. Baldness and facial and body hair development are additional effects of PCOS.
Additionally, it can exacerbate chronic health issues including heart disease and diabetes. The hormone imbalance can be corrected and symptoms can be improved with the use of birth control tablets and diabetic medications (which treat insulin resistance, a characteristic of PCOS). Doctors are unsure of the precise aetiology of PCOS. They contend that excessive quantities of male hormones inhibit the ovaries from regularly releasing the eggs. Excess androgen production has been associated with insulin resistance, and inflammation. PCOS may alter the menstrual cycle, which results in scanty or absent periods. Other signs include dark skin spots, acne, hair growth, and weight gain.
Women with PCOS are generally diagnosed if they experience at least two of the three primary symptoms: elevated testosterone levels, irregular periods, and ovarian cysts. The diagnosis can be confirmed by an ultrasound, blood testing, and pelvic examination.
To answer the question if how long does it take to manage PCOS? Well, PCOS cannot be treated, but its symptoms can be controlled and it takes different amount of time for different people. With certain lifestyle and dietary modifications and consistent disciplined attitude you can see the positive results. Dietary and activity modifications are the first step in the therapy of PCOS. If you are overweight, losing merely 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can assist with your symptoms. A regular menstrual cycle can be restored with the aid of birth control tablets and the diabetic medication prescribed by a doctor.
If you have PCOS or suspect its symptoms. It is always a good option to consult with your gynaecologist and discuss its treatment and its management.