Early symptoms that lead to PCOS

• Irregular menstruation, such as irregular menstruation, menstruation occurring every other month, menstruation occurring for more than 3 consecutive cycles, excessive or intermittent menstruation, menstruation occurring for too long, and menstruation occurring no more than 6-8 times per year.
• There is vaginal bleeding similar to menstruation after the period ends, but the blood is less and lasts for 3-4 days, depending on the person. Or there may be a little blood mixed with urine along with dull pain on the left or right side of the abdomen, depending on the person as well.
• Excessive male hormones cause hair growth ยูฟ่าเบท on the legs, arms, face, chest, midsection, voice changes in some people, acne more than usual, baldness, etc.
• Being overweight or obese can cause insulin resistance, which can increase the symptoms of PCOS.
• Infertility due to abnormal sex hormones and some months of non-ovulation or no ovulation at all, making it difficult to conceive.

See a doctor for a check-up to be sure.

1. The doctor will ask about your basic medical history, such as your pregnancy history, menstruation, use of birth control pills and hormone pills, your weight, your medical history, or any other symptoms that may be relevant.
2. Physical examination by examining the distribution of hair, acne, oily skin, blood pressure, height and weight.
3. Internal examination, such as a detailed examination of the reproductive organs to look for abnormalities, a vaginal ultrasound to look at the ovaries, and to check the thickness of the uterine wall.
4. Blood tests: Blood is drawn to check hormone levels, diabetes, and high cholesterol, which are common in PCOS.

PCOS and complications

For those with PCOS, there may be other diseases and symptoms as well, namely:

• Diabetes during pregnancy and non-pregnancy
• High cholesterol or high blood fat
• High blood pressure
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Increases the risk of endometrial thickening, endometrial cancer, and breast cancer.
• Obesity, which can lead to heart and blood vessel disease.
• Infertility due to chronic anovulation or if pregnant, there is a chance of miscarriage in the first 3 months.
• If you are pregnant, you may have preeclampsia or the baby may grow slowly while in the womb.

 How to take care of yourself when you have PCOS

• Exercise regularly
• Control your diet and avoid unhealthy foods such as sugar, fat, and starch.
• Eat a variety of foods from all five food groups that are beneficial to the body. 
• Lose weight and keep your weight within the standard range.
• Don’t be stressed because it will cause hormonal imbalances.
• Take hormone pills or birth control pills continuously according to your doctor’s treatment plan.