Recent studies identified the presence of a male polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which mainly affects men whose female relatives are afflicted with PCOS, caused by genes responsible for the susceptibility of this syndrome in women.
The disorder can lead to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which are often life-long conditions. Men who have genetic risk factors for PCOS face an increased risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease as well as male pattern baldness, the study found.
Symptoms of PCOS can impact body image and affect relationships with others and your sex life. Not feeling good about your body can create difficulties during intimate moments with another person.
Unwanted hair growth or hirsutism (excess body and/or facial hair in a male-like pattern, particularly on the chin, upper lip, breasts, inner thighs and abdomen) Irregular or infrequent periods.
Researchers believe that this can throw a woman's hormones out of whack and cause low libido and low sexual satisfaction. In some women, their sexual drive remains the same but they struggle with sexual dysfunction such as dyspareunia (pain during sex) and anorgasmia (difficulty reaching orgasm).
Meta-analyses done in this area shows that women with PCOS had lower rates of sexual desire, poorer lubrication, and difficulties in orgasm. Sexual satisfaction was also found to be lower in women with PCOS as compared to controls. They also had fewer sexual thoughts and fantasies.
However, their PCOS hormonal imbalance does not change with age, so they may continue to have symptoms of PCOS. Also, the risks of PCOS-related health problems, such as diabetes, stroke, and heart attack, increase with age. These risks may be higher in women with PCOS than those without.
PCOS-related acne often flares on the lower face, including the jawline, chin, and upper neck. Although not a hard and fast rule, these areas are considered to be a hormonal pattern for acne. Women with PCOS may notice that acne lesions are deeper, larger, and slower to resolve.
In examining women with PCOS, it was found that 16% of them have major depression and 2% have bipolar disorder. Depression and anxiety are more prevalent in women with PCOS than in the general population.
Many women with PCOS struggle with mood disorders including depression. Others have lower level mood issues that manifest as irritability, lethargy and a short temper. The fact that PCOS can make a woman feel physically uncomfortable, emotionally insecure or unfeminine compounds the situation.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormone imbalance that causes infertility, obesity, and excessive facial hair in women, can also lead to severe mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
In PCOS, the ovaries do not work normally and produce too much testosterone(hyperandrogenism). Testosterone is called a “male hormone,” the ovaries usually produce very small amounts, but in PCOS, they make more, and this can contribute to acne, increased hair growth, and sometimes hair loss from the scalp.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is transmitted via a transgenerational epigenetic process. ]. Both studies indicate that transgenerational transmission of PCOS could be mediated through germ cells, but they are also confounded by the effects of the altered in utero environment from the F0 mother.
Women of every race and ethnicity can have PCOS. It's common for women to find out they have PCOS when they have trouble getting pregnant, but it often begins soon after the first menstrual period, as young as age 11 or 12. It can also develop in the 20s or 30s.
Should you stop drinking alcohol if you have PCOS? It is totally your decision if you stop drinking alcohol or not because of your PCOS, but as discussed in this blog post excessive alcohol consumption can worsen your PCOS symptoms and can also impact fertility.
Foods which have saturated or hydrogenated fats in, include dairy products such as cream or cheese and fatty red meats, as well as processed or fried foods. These unhealthy fats can increase estrogen production, which can make your PCOS symptoms worse, and can lead to weight gain which can also worsen symptoms.
Recent studies have shown that women who were diagnosed as having PCOS 30 years ago have a completely normal life expectancy. An inspection of more than 700 death certificates from women with PCOS has shown that there is no excess risk of cancer in any organ or of heart disease.
The group with PCOS had been diagnosed at a mean age of 27 years. The mean follow-up time was 13.1 years in both groups, during which 1,003 controls and 177 women with PCOS died. The mean age at death was 51.4 years for the PCOS group versus 52.6 years for the control women, a significant difference (P < . 001).
PCOS was misnamed. Despite the fact that it's called poly "cystic" ovary syndrome, women with PCOS don't have cysts. Instead, they have tiny immature follicles that surround their ovaries. Having a misleading name has contributed to confusion regarding its diagnosis.
Weight gain. Oily skin or acne. Excessive hair growth (hirsutism) on the face, chest, back and buttocks. Rarely symptoms of PCOS include decreased breast size, deeper voice and thinning hair.
Symptoms: there are no noticeable symptoms in around half of women with the condition, and there is usually no vaginal soreness or itching. Symptoms may include a greyish-white, thin and watery vaginal discharge with a strong fishy smell, especially after sex.