{"id":6706,"date":"2019-06-20T14:24:23","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T19:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/innovativehomecare.com\/?p=6706"},"modified":"2019-10-14T16:03:13","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T21:03:13","slug":"pcos-hormonal-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovativehomecare.com\/staging\/8503\/pcos-hormonal-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"PCOS: What are Your Chances of Experiencing This Hormonal Disorder?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Have you been missing your monthly period lately but you\u2019re not pregnant? You\u2019re probably suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<\/strong>, a particular condition affecting a woman\u2019s hormone levels. A woman with PCOS produces higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. This hormonal imbalance results in missed menstrual periods and difficulty getting pregnant.<\/span><\/p>

These are not the only signs and symptoms that you are likely to have PCOS. Read on, and you will learn more valuable information that will help you understand this illness further. Don\u2019t wait for the signs to occur. It\u2019s best that you know the symptoms, causes, treatments, and preventive measures to avoid PCOS from either happening or recurring.<\/span><\/p>

What You Need to Know About Hormonal Disorder<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

PCOS is a problem woman experiences with her hormones that affect her during her childbearing ages (from 15 to 44 years old) According to Healthline, between 2.2 and 26.7% percent of women aged as mentioned suffer from PCOS. Regretfully, a lot of women have this illness, but they don\u2019t know about it. In a study, up to 70% of women who have PCOS had not undergone a diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>

PCOS impacts a woman\u2019s ovaries, the reproductive organs producing progesterone and estrogen, the hormones regulating the menstrual cycle. The ovaries produce a small number of male hormones, also known as androgens. They release eggs for fertilization by a sperm which a male releases. The said release which takes place each month is also called ovulation.<\/span><\/p>

It is essential to know that PCOS is a group of symptoms or a syndrome affecting a woman\u2019s ovulation and ovaries. The illness\u2019 main features include:<\/span><\/p>

  1. High male hormones levels<\/span><\/li>
  2. Skipped or irregular periods<\/span><\/li>
  3. Cyst in the ovaries<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

    What May Cause You to Experience PCOS Symptoms?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

    Doctors do not know exactly the causes of PCOS symptoms. However, they have the perception that high male hormonal levels stop the ovaries from making eggs and producing hormones in a normal manner. Among the common causes associated with excess production of androgen are insulin resistance, inflammation, and genes.<\/p>

    Insulin resistance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

    Up to 70% of women who have PCOS have insulin resistance. This means that their cells cannot properly use insulin. Insulin is a form of hormone the pancreas is producing to help the body properly use sugar.<\/p>

    Inflammation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

    A woman with PCOS frequently has higher inflammation levels in her body. Being overweight contributes as well, to inflammation. Some studies link excess inflammation to higher levels of androgen.<\/p>

    Genes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

    Studies have it that PCOS is hereditary too. This means that you are more likely to acquire PCOS if your mother or sister has it.<\/p>

    Common Symptoms of PCOS You Should Look Into<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

    If you think you have a big chance of having PCOS due to the causes you just read, there are symptoms you should look into. Who knows, you might be feeling one, two, or all of these:<\/p>