Patient's question:
Doctor, I have been experiencing hair loss recently for the past year, and my menstrual cycle has also become less regular. The hospital conducted a thorough examination and said I have polycystic ovary syndrome. What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder commonly found in women of reproductive age. The clinical manifestations are generally characterized by menstrual disorders. Due to the absence of menopause or oligomenorrhea in patients, the clinical presentation includes amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding.2. Clinical manifestations associated with hyperandrogenism, such as hirsutism, acne, infertility, female-pattern acne, hyperandrogenemia, androgenic manifestations, and polycystic ovary-like changes in the ovaries. Based on your condition, if you have hyperandrogenism, it is recommended to undergo a six-hormone test to further clarify the underlying cause.