1, PCOS patients have a tendency to be anxious and depressed.
2, About 6-10% of women worldwide suffer from PCOS, which is the most common endocrine disorder in women of childbearing age.
3, High insulin and insulin resistance are not diagnostic criteria for PCOS, but they are indeed common symptoms in PCOS patients.
4, PCOS diagnostic criteria meet at least two of the following: a menstrual sporadic or amenorrhea b hyperandrogenemia c polycystic ovaries
5. The United States spends approximately $4 billion annually on the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS.
6. Patients with PCOS are at increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea due to the effects of hyperandrogenism on the brain’s sleep receptors.
7. Patients with PCOS may also have normal menstruation.
8. Although the name of the disease is polycystic ovary syndrome, it is possible that patients with PCOS do not have polycystic ovaries.
9, Stein and Leventhal first introduced the concept of PCOS in 1935.
10, PCOS symptoms are diverse, such as hyperandrogenemia, some patients show increased body hair, some patients show facial beard, some patients show facial acne, while some patients do not have these symptoms. Some patients with PCOS have a normal body shape, while others have a fat body. There are also a small number of patients who do not have any symptoms.
11.It has been confirmed that inositol and acetylcysteine can improve the fertility of PCOS patients and improve the metabolic symptoms.
12, PCOS is the most common cause of ovulation disorder infertility.
13, 70% of patients with PCOS have elevated triglycerides and reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Changes in diet and lifestyle habits are required to improve symptoms.
14, PCOS patients with abnormal glucose tolerance are prone to progress to type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it is recommended that patients with PCOS be screened for blood glucose annually.
15, PCOS patients have high testosterone and more developed muscles.
16, if PCOS patients are taking metformin and oral contraceptives, attention should be paid to also add vitamin B12, because metformin and oral contraceptives can affect the absorption of vitamins. And lack of vitamin B12 can cause permanent and serious damage.
17, Polycystic ovaries in PCOS patients are caused by hormonal imbalance rather than disease.
18, Acne is an early manifestation symptom in adolescent PCOS patients.
19, There is no evidence that a low-sugar, gluten-free diet works better for PCOS patients.
20, Fish oil can improve the symptoms of PCOS patients almost across the board, from hair to mood.
21.Eating foods containing protein and fat every 3-5 hours throughout the day can help maintain blood sugar levels and resist food cravings in PCOS patients.
22, Regular exercise can effectively improve insulin levels in PCOS patients.
23, As PCOS patients age, they are likely to obtain more regular menstrual cycles.
24, The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in middle-aged women with PCOS is 6.8 times higher than in the general population.
25, A large number of studies have proven that a moderate weight loss of 5-10% can improve the condition of PCOS patients metabolically, physiologically and psychologically.
26, the treatment of PCOS is comprehensive, including diet, lifestyle changes and drug therapy.
27, PCOS patients have an increased risk of gestational diabetes, miscarriage, preterm delivery and stillbirth during pregnancy.
28, 50-70% of patients with PCOS have insulin resistance.
29, It has been confirmed that this vitamin D, which is both a hormone and a vitamin, plays an important role in insulin resistance and embryonic development.
30, If PCOS patients are not well treated, then PCOS can lead to many chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. If PCOS patients are treated early, these diseases can be effectively prevented.