Like many other women, Xiaoling thinks that acne and persistent facial rashes are dermatological problems.She is 28 years old, single, working on financial planning in Dao Vien (Taiwan, China).The work was busy, so this situation lasted for more than half a year, when it was serious, using many types of cosmetics that did not improve Xiaoling to see the doctor.

At first, she went to a private clinic specializing in beauty and plastic surgery introduced by colleagues.After nearly 2 months of taking medicine and spending a lot of money on skin care services, Xiaoling decided to go to the Dermatology Department of Dao Vien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan (China).

What Xiaoling did not expect was that the dermatologist said her problem was not the skin but came from the ovaries.According to the doctor's instructions, she continued to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and received a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome.The first thing she thought of when she had this disease was that she would be very difficult to give birth, so Xiaoling burst into tears.

The doctor reminded 7 signs of polycystic ovaries

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common type of hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age.The disease has a lot of effects on the ovaries, causing the menstrual cycle to be disordered, increasing the hormonal concentration of male hormones, resulting in the formation of many small follicles inside the ovaries.It not only reduces fertility but also increases the risk of many other serious diseases.

Dr. Chen Minyou - the treating person for Xiaoling shared that during her work for more than 10 years, she encountered many cases of detecting signs of polycystic ovaries thanks to a dermatological examination.Because hormonal disorders (estrogen, progesterone and testosterone) caused by this syndrome can lead to many changes in women's appearance.Including acne, persistent skin redness and hair loss, abnormal hairs that are easily misunderstood due to normal dermatological disease.

In the case of Xiaoling, she explained: “Polycystic ovaries cause estrogen and progesterone concentrations to decrease while testosterone levels increase, causing hyperandrogen state.This is also a form of hormone that plays an important role in the development of acne.

Excessive production of this hormone increases the risk of sweat glands under the skin excessive sebum.When many sebum fibers accumulate with bacteria, dirt in the pores will lead to inflammation and acne formation.Acne areas, persistent rashes due to polycystic ovaries are usually: face, neck, chest or upper back.In addition, patients still have many other symptoms such as menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, irritability but subjective but ignored. ”

Dr. Chen also offers 7 important symptoms to detect and treat polycystic ovaries, including:

Irregular menstruation

The uneven, unusual menstrual cycle is often the most common sign of polycystic ovary syndrome.The reason is because the ovulation process has problems, causing the lining of the uterus not to peel off monthly.In addition, the lining of the uterus is formed and developed for a long time, resulting in more blood in each menstrual period more than usual.

Excessive growing hair (him)

More than 70% of women with this syndrome have a "hair" condition on the face, back, abdomen and chest.On the other hand, many people still experience baldness due to weak hair follicles, hair loss, thin and thin.Both phenomena stem from the increase in male hormones in the body.

Abnormal weight gain, obesity

Up to 80% of women with polycystic ovaries experience overweight or obesity.The reason is that the body is difficult to absorb insulin, also known as insulin resistance.At the same time causing metabolic disorders by hormonal imbalance.

Abnormal skin

The increase in male hormonal concentration makes the skin more oily than usual, resulting in acne in the face, back, chest ... At the same time, polycystic ovaries also cause tanning.The body appears dark patches of skin in areas with many folds such as neck, groin and breast areas.

Headache for unknown reasons

Some people may experience a headache due to hormonal changes.The headache persists and cannot be completely cured with drugs, more painful and closer to the menstrual period.

The mood changes erratically

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome will often see stress and anxiety.Especially their mood is easier to change, sensitive to everything than usual.This condition can cause depression.

Pelvic pain

When suffering from this syndrome, women may experience dull pain from mild to severe (feeling like dysmenorrhea), while feeling uncomfortable in the abdomen, pelvis and lower back.

Fortunately, Xiaoling was young, discovered not too late, so it could be effective.Through hormone therapy, psychological support and lifestyle change, currently after 4 months of outpatient treatment, her situation has made many positive progress.In particular, she became more confident when there was no acne growing all over her face and neck as before.

Source and photo: HK01, Woman.TVBS