Patient's question:
I just got divorced from my husband this year. Before the marriage, I had a thorough pre-marital health check-up. The check-up revealed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and it was said that I might gain weight in the future. I would like to ask, do all women with PCOS gain weight?Doctor's answer:
The reason why polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) leads to obesity is due to hormonal and endocrine disorders in the body. PCOS can exacerbate endocrine disorders, resulting in excessive androgen secretion and subsequent obesity. It is also associated with an increased free testosterone ratio. Obesity caused by PCOS is typically abdominal obesity. Early detection and effective treatment of PCOS can prevent delays in fertility. In daily life, regular exercise and aerobic activities should be performed to reduce the recurrence of obesity.