What Is PCOS?

PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects around 10-15% of women of reproductive age in Singapore. PCOS stands for Polycystic ovary syndrome and is a hormone imbalance that prevents the ovaries from producing a mature egg. 

What Are The Symptoms?

The most common symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome include irregular menstrual cycle, excess hair growth on face and body due to hormones, acne or ovarian cysts. Some people with PCOS also may have insulin resistance or excess in male hormone levels. 

How Can This Affect You?

PCOS can affect the regularity of your menstrual cycle and ovulation. Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the levels of luteinising hormone that affects the release of an egg in the ovary, therefore ovulation. With hormonal imbalance can be associated with the absence of ovulation, possibly delaying period for up to 90 days of cycle.

PCOS Treatment In Singapore

If you have been experiencing any of the above systems, it is best to see a doctor. PCOS can be detected on a pelvic ultrasound exam. Additional blood tests can also be performed to check levels of such hormones as testosterone and estradiol. Once you have a diagnosis you could be prescribed hormonal medications such as oral contraceptives or diabetes medications. 

Pregnancy on PCOS

With polycystic ovary syndrome, it might be more difficult to get pregnant, yet not impossible. What PCOS mainly affects is ovulation, so in order to get pregnant and egg need to be released from an ovary. If you manage your women’s health properly, through either oral medication or hormonal treatment, it can lift the complications off. Additionally, you may be able to increase your chances by maintaining a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. Fertility treatments can also be applied, if suggested by a doctor. 

Where To Get Diagnostic Imaging In Singapore And Malaysia

Health365 has healthcare partners in Singapore and Malaysia that provide diagnostic imaging services. Contact us to enquire.