Patient's question:
I am 28 years old. Two years ago, I had a pimple outbreak and went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said it was due to endocrine imbalance, but there were no other symptoms. This year, I experienced menstrual irregularity (having two periods a month) and excessive hair loss recently. Searching online, I found that it might be caused by endocrine imbalance leading to high levels of male hormones. So, I would like to ask the doctor, my acne has been troubling me for many years, and I have tried everything but to no avail.Doctor's answer:
Now, based on your symptoms, it's possible that you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is characterized by elevated androgen levels accompanied by ovulatory dysfunction, with primary symptoms including acne and irregular menstrual cycles. If you do have PCOS, the first step should be to modify your lifestyle. Additionally, oral medications should be taken to reduce androgen levels in the body. Subsequently, oral medications can help regulate your menstrual cycle, which in turn will alleviate acne to varying degrees. In fact, having menstrual disorders is not something to be feared. Patients should believe in their ability to overcome the condition. As long as treatment is initiated promptly in the early stages, the chances of controlling the condition and achieving recovery are very high.