&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting millions of women worldwide. It impacts reproductive health, metabolism, and overall well-being. Understanding PCOS symptoms, causes, and treatment options can help in managing this condition effectively.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;PCOS is a hormonal disorder that causes irregular menstrual cycles, high androgen levels, and cysts in the ovaries. Women with PCOS often experience difficulties with ovulation, leading to fertility issues.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Common Signs and Symptoms of PCOS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Recognising the symptoms of PCOS early is a proactive step that can help in seeking timely medical intervention. Here are some of the most common signs:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Irregular Periods&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Infrequent, prolonged, or absent menstrual cycles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Excess Androgen Levels&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Increased facial and body hair growth (hirsutism), acne, and &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/hair-loss-men&quot;&gt;male-pattern baldness&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Polycystic Ovaries&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Enlarged ovaries with multiple small cysts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Weight Gain&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Difficulty losing weight and obesity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Insulin Resistance&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Increased risk of type 2 diabetes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Thinning Hair&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Hair loss or thinning similar to male-pattern baldness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Dark Skin Patches&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Skin discoloration, especially around the neck, armpits, or groin.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Mood Swings and Depression&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Anxiety and mood disorders are commonly associated with PCOS.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Causes and Risk Factors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The exact cause of PCOS remains unclear, but several factors contribute to its development:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Genetics&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A family history of PCOS increases the risk.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Insulin Resistance&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;High insulin levels can increase androgen production, leading to PCOS symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Hormonal Imbalance&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Elevated androgen levels prevent ovulation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Inflammation&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Chronic low-grade inflammation is linked to PCOS.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How is PCOS Diagnosed?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Doctors diagnose PCOS through a combination of:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Medical History and Physical Exam&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Blood Tests&amp;mdash;To check hormone levels.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Ultrasound&amp;mdash;To examine ovaries for cysts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treatment Options for PCOS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;While there is no cure for PCOS, managing symptoms through lifestyle changes can significantly improve quality of life. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Treatment options include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lifestyle Changes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Healthy Diet&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Focus on whole foods, fiber-rich vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Regular Exercise&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;Helps with weight management and insulin sensitivity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Weight Loss&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Losing 5-10% of body weight can improve symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Medications&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Birth Control Pills:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; Regulate menstrual cycles and lower androgen levels.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Metformin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;Helps with insulin resistance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anti-Androgen Medications&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Reduce excess hair growth and acne.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Fertility Treatments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Medication may be prescribed for women trying to conceive.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Complications of Untreated PCOS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If left untreated, PCOS can lead to:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Infertility&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Type 2 Diabetes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Heart Disease&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Endometrial Cancer&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Sleep Apnea&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When to See a Doctor?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;PCOS is a lifelong condition, but with proper management, women can lead a healthy life. Early diagnosis, lifestyle modifications, and medical interventions can significantly improve symptoms. If you suspect you have PCOS, consult a healthcare professional for a personalised treatment plan.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Can PCOS be cured?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;No, but symptoms can be managed effectively.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Does PCOS affect pregnancy?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Yes, it can make conception difficult, but treatments are available to help with fertility.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. What is the best diet for PCOS?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A low-carb, high-fiber diet rich in whole foods is recommended.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Can exercise help PCOS?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Yes, regular exercise improves insulin sensitivity and aids in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/weight-loss&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;weight management&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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