Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Prof. Dr. Buyru said, “Polycystic ovary syndrome is a type of endocrine disorder that can cause problems at every stage of a woman's life and is closely related to all health. It not only causes reproductive problems, but also brings along a number of health risks from adolescence to menopause.” On the other hand, Buyru emphasized that the most effective way to control the syndrome is to lose weight.
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Prof. Dr. Faruk Buyru stated that polycystic ovary syndrome is a type of endocrine disorder that can cause problems at every stage of a woman's life and is closely related to all health. Emphasizing that the syndrome does not only cause problems related to reproduction, Buyru stated that it leads to problems related to weight gain in adolescence. Prof. Dr. Buyru stated that hair growth, hair loss, skin oiliness and acne are more common in young girls with the syndrome due to the increase in male hormones. On the other hand, Buyru emphasized that the most effective way to control the syndrome is to lose weight.
“Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may also have problems during pregnancy”
Stating that the syndrome also causes health problems during pregnancy, Buyru said, “Problems such as pregnancy-related diabetes and high blood pressure are more common in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. These can be eliminated with weight control, nutrition, some supportive treatments and medications.”
“Polycystic ovary syndrome also threatens health in menopause”
Pointing out that the syndrome can cause health problems during menopause if no precautions are taken, Buyru said, “Thickening in the uterus, increase in intrauterine cancer, increase in the risk of cardiovascular diseases, increase in diabetes and problems that threaten the general health of women.”
“Insulin resistance plays a role in the emergence of polycystic ovary syndrome”
Prof. Dr. Buyru noted that half of women with polycystic ovary syndrome have insulin resistance. Stating that studies have shown that insulin resistance plays a role in the emergence of the disease, Buyru stated that insulin resistance can also be seen in thin polycystic ovary syndrome patients. Emphasizing that health risks that may arise in the future years can also be prevented if weight is lost, Buyru said, “It may be possible to eliminate or reduce the risk of intrauterine cancer, diabetes and heart diseases with the measures to be taken at this age. When a woman reaches reproductive age and wants to have children, she may encounter problems such as menstrual irregularity and inability to conceive due to ovulation problems. In this case, even if there is no desire to have children, it is important to regulate menstruation in order to reduce the risk of intrauterine cancer. Measures such as exercise and dietary changes should be taken against insulin resistance. Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome cannot lose weight easily due to hormone disorders. In this case, some medications may come into play. In the fertile age, if the weight problem is accompanied by polycystic ovary syndrome, even losing 5 percent of the weight can be very important. In other words, a woman weighing 80 kilograms can regulate her periods, become pregnant, and eliminate ovulation problems by losing 4-5 kilograms.”
“Those with polycystic ovary syndrome can get pregnant with treatment”
Stating that those with polycystic ovary syndrome can become pregnant with treatment, Buyru said, “Among the couples who want to have children, those with polycystic ovary syndrome are the ones whose treatment is the most satisfying. Because the chance of conception can be very high with oral medications or injections. It is even possible to get pregnant just by losing weight. When IVF is performed, it is possible to obtain a large number of eggs and increase the chance of conception.”
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