PCOS Disorder Is Very Common In Ghana And It’s About Time Ghanaians Are Given Insight Education On It – Dr Owusu

Dr Owusu fodjo in an interview With Akua Okontie on Plan B FM’s Apomudenfie disclosed that the polycystic ovarian is one the Human system Disorders which is not known about but is very common in Ghana

He explained PCOS disorder As A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.

He said that The cause of polycystic ovary syndrome isn’t well understood, but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

He indicated that the symptoms are :
Irregular periods. Infrequent, irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common sign of PCOS. For example, you might have fewer than nine periods a year, more than 35 days between periods and abnormally heavy periods.
Excess androgen. Elevated levels of male hormones may result in physical signs, such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), and occasionally severe acne and male-pattern baldness.
Polycystic ovaries. Your ovaries might be enlarged and contain follicles that surround the eggs. As a result, the ovaries might fail to function regularly.

He also said that the causes of pcos are:
Excess insulin. Insulin is the hormone produced in the pancreas that allows cells to use sugar, your body’s primary energy supply. If your cells become resistant to the action of insulin, then your blood sugar levels can rise and your body might produce more insulin. Excess insulin might increase androgen production, causing difficulty with ovulation.
Low-grade inflammation. This term is used to describe white blood cells’ production of substances to fight infection. Research has shown that women with PCOS have a type of low-grade inflammation that stimulates polycystic ovaries to produce androgens, which can lead to heart and blood vessel problems.
Heredity. Research suggests that certain genes might be linked to PCOS.
Excess androgen. The ovaries produce abnormally high levels of androgen, resulting in hirsutism and acne.

He concluded that you have to See your doctor if you have concerns about your menstrual periods, if you’re experiencing infertility or if you have signs of excess androgen such as worsening hirsutism, acne and male-pattern baldness.