One common symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is irregular periods. When Nur started menstruating at 10 years old, she didn’t realise that irregular periods were not normal. She would bleed, sometimes for 15 days, sometimes 22 days, and even, 25 days. There would also be two- or three-month stretches where she wouldn’t have a period at all.
Dr Veronique Viargot-Foucault, director and senior consultant of clinical endocrinology at the department of reproductive medicine at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital , said PCOS is “multi-factorial and complex” with an unclear exact cause. It often runs in families, suggesting a genetic component.
Dr Agarwal said PCOS usually begins in adolescence but can start at any time during a woman’s reproductive years. There is no cure for PCOS but the disease can be managed. Dr Viargot-Foucault said the aim is to reduce symptoms, address fertility challenges, and prevent or treat related long-term complications.A good diet includes high-fibre vegetables like broccoli, lean protein like fish, and anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric and tomatoes.
In addition to lifestyle changes, medical treatment can help address irregular periods, fertility problems, excess hair growth, and weight issues.
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