Patient's question:
What are the causes of polycystic ovary syndrome? Hello! I would like to inquire about the causes of polycystic ovary syndrome. My wife and I have been married for over a year. At first, we were busy with work and always used contraception. Now we want to have a child, but we haven't been able to conceive. We went to the hospital for a check-up, and my wife was diagnosed with PCOS. I would like to know the causes of polycystic ovary syndrome.Doctor's answer:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, disrupting the interdependent relationships and regulation, leading to prolonged anovulation in the ovaries. The typical clinical manifestations of this condition include menstrual disorders due to anovulation, such as amenorrhea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, oligomenorrhea, or anovulatory cycles. It is often accompanied by hirsutism, obesity, infertility, bilateral ovarian enlargement or unilateral ovarian growth, as well as changes in hormone levels. There are two main treatment methods for PCOS: medication and surgery. Generally, medication is not very effective.