Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome often referred to as ‘PCOS’ is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age
PCOS causes hormonal imbalances due to increases in androgens and insulin in the body
Causes
The exact cause of PCOS is currently unknown, PCOS can result from abnormal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis
A characteristic of PCOS is inappropriate hormone secretion, which may be a result of ovarian dysfunction
Current research is also exploring possible genetic links
Signs & Symptoms
There are many different signs and symptoms of PCOS and each individual will have a difference experience
Some signs and symptoms you and your GP may look for include;
Menstrual disturbances
Fertility difficulties
Hirtuism, acne
Alopecia
Sleep apnoea
Weight gain
Women with PCOS also have an increased risk of other metabolic and cardio conditions such as type 2 diabetes.
Differential Diagnosis
* Diagnosis needs to be confirmed through a medical specialist external to PROmotion
Amenorrhea
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Hypothyroidism
Latrogenic Cushing Syndrome
Ovarian Tumor
PROmotion Assessment
A individual exercise program will be designed by our Exercise Physiologists and will cater for and be progressed around your individual goals
Education & advice surrounding lifestyle, weight management, cardio-metabolic health and mental wellbeing.
Management may also include dietitian and other health care professionals
How to Manage
A individual exercise program will be designed by our Exercise Physiologists and will cater for and be progressed around your individual goals
Education & advice surrounding lifestyle, weight management, cardio-metabolic health and mental wellbeing.
Management may also include dietitian and other health care professionals
References
Teede HJ, Misso ML, Costello MF, et al. Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2018;110(3):364-379. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.05.004
Hiam D, Patten R, Gibson-Helm M, et al. The effectiveness of high intensity intermittent training on metabolic, reproductive and mental health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: study protocol for the iHIT- randomised controlled trial. Trials. 2019;20(1):221. Published 2019 Apr 16. doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3313-8