Is PCOS common in Pakistan?

The prevalence of PCOS in higher among Pakistani women (52\%) than among Western Caucasian women, e.g., 20\%–25\% in UK [3].

How PCOS will be cured?

There is no cure for polycystic ovarian disease!! It can only be controlled by lifestyle management. It can be controlled (but not completely cured) by a multidisciplinary approach involving the gynecologist, dietician, dermatologist, endocrinologist, infertility expert.

Which country has highest PCOS?

It has been reported that the prevalence of PCOS is considered to be higher in South Asians than in Caucasians residing in the United Kingdom, but prevalence is not necessarily higher in non-United Kingdom Caucasians [33,34,35,39].

What can PCOS cause?

PCOS can cause missed or irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, infertility, and weight gain. Women with PCOS may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, and endometrial cancer.

Is Metformin good for PCOS?

Although usually used to treat type 2 diabetes, metformin can also help relieve insulin resistance in PCOS. It works by improving insulin sensitivity, which decreases glucose production in your body and increases peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.

How is PCOS detected?

There’s no single test for it, but a physical exam, ultrasound, and blood tests can help diagnose PCOS. You need to meet 2 of these 3 “official” criteria to be diagnosed: Irregular, heavy, or missed periods due to missed ovulation—the release of an egg from your ovaries. This also keeps you from becoming pregnant.

Is PCOS very common?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems that may affect their overall health and appearance. PCOS is also a common and treatable cause of infertility.

Why is PCOS more common?

Now a new review of the research predicts that more and more women will develop PCOS as obesity becomes a bigger problem throughout the world. Obesity can be a sign of PCOS, and being obese exacerbates other manifestations of PCOS like infertility and insulin resistance.