Patient's question:
Recently, my weight has suddenly increased a lot, and then my menstrual cycle and endocrine system started to have problems. Later, when I went to the hospital for a check-up, I found out that I have polycystic ovary syndrome. Why did my body suddenly develop this condition when it was doing well? Can the doctor help explain this?Doctor's answer:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder characterized by the coexistence of reproductive dysfunction and abnormal glucose metabolism, being the most common cause of menstrual disorders in women of reproductive age. The exact etiology of PCOS is unclear, and it is currently believed to be caused by excessive androgen production by the ovaries. This excessive androgen production results from the synergistic effect of multiple endocrine system dysfunctions within the body.