Hello everyone, I am Dr. Zeng Hongbo of le qisheng obstetrics and gynecology. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common gynecological endocrine disease, which is mainly manifested as menstrual disorders, obesity, and difficulty conceiving. Why do so many sacs affect a woman's pregnancy? Can you still conceive a child?
Gynecology of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Guangzhou
What are the effects of polycystic ovaries on pregnancy?
Polycystic ovary, as the name suggests, is an ovary with many small cystic cavities. The cyst cavity is a small follicle. You might ask, "I have so many little follicles, why is my ovulation functioning bad?"
For normal women, they are born with 1 million to 2 million follicles in both ovaries, and most of the follicles degenerate in childhood, leaving only 300,000 to 400,000 by puberty. A number of follicles develop in the ovaries every month, and generally only one dominant follicle can reach maturity and discharge.
The remaining follicles develop to a certain extent and degenerate on their own through the mechanism of apoptosis, i.e. follicular atresia. Women generally only have 400-500 follicles in their lifetime to mature and ovulate, accounting for only 0.1% of the total.
For women with polycystic ovaries, a batch of follicles also develop every month, but it is impossible to normally cultivate an "optimal follicle", almost every follicle is in an immature state, and the immature follicles naturally fail to be excreted, so it will affect the fertility of women.
Can polycystic ovaries conceive a child?
The answer is yes. After treatment for PCOS, most children are conceived normally.
For women who have fertility requirements during childbearing age, we must pay attention to the examination and treatment of their own underlying diseases. For women with polycystic ovaries, drugs can be used to lower androgens, adjust the menstrual cycle, and adjust ovulation.
If necessary, under the guidance of a doctor, an injection is given to help women ovulate normally. After polycystic ovary syndrome is conditioned, most women can conceive normally.
How are polycystic ovarian problems treated?
1. Fat loss and weight loss
More than half of people with PCOS are overweight or obese. A 5-10% weight loss can greatly reduce the risk of diabetes and hyperandrogenemia, thereby improving menstruation. You can refer to the following methods to help with weight loss:
Self-test BMI index, calculate their ideal weight, and work hard towards the goal;
Low calorie, high protein, low-carb water, low oil and salt diet, less alcohol, less coffee;
Keep exercising. For example, jogging, yoga, gymnastics, dance options are many, and persistence is the key.
2. Adjuvant medication
Before treatment, first of all, it is necessary to determine which type of POLYOS you belong to, and treat it precisely according to the type.
For adolescent women, the most important thing is to adjust the menstrual cycle to ensure the normal development of their reproductive system and lay a good foundation for subsequent fertility.
For women of childbearing age who want to become pregnant, it is also necessary to adjust the menstrual cycle, and the menstrual cycle can be adjusted using combination hormone drugs.
To improve the problem of polycystic, ladies should start from changing their eating habits, lose weight by controlling their diet and insisting on exercise, and use drug-assisted treatment if necessary, so that they can meet a good pregnancy as soon as possible.
Guangzhou Gynecology Traditional Chinese Medicine Introduction: Zeng Hongbo
Dr. Le Qisheng of Guangzhou - Dr. Zeng Hongbo is good at using the combination of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine to diagnose and treat common gynecological diseases, multiple diseases and intractable diseases.
He has rich experience in the diagnosis and treatment of immune infertility, recurrent miscarriage, menstrual disorders, etc. I hope to help more families with difficult pregnancies to harvest a good pregnancy!