2023-11-02 20:13:13
Polycystic ovary syndrome often manifests itself at puberty with excessive hair growth, severe acne and irregular periods. Orawan – stock.adobe.com
OUR HEALTH ADVICE – Although little known to the public, polycystic ovarian syndrome is quite common. The leading cause of infertility in women, this hormonal disease also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. “Le Figaro” takes stock of the symptoms that should not be neglected.
From adolescence onwards, it is the same ballet that is repeated every month until the reserves are exhausted. Each menstrual cycle, the two ovaries will take turns releasing an egg, with a view to possible fertilization by a sperm. At least that’s what happens when everything is going well. Because in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (or “SOP), this mechanism is altered. “Under the effect of hormonal imbalance, the ovarian follicles will not develop optimally and immature follicles will accumulate in the ovaries., describes Professor Sophie Christin-Maitre, head of the endocrinology department at Saint-Antoine hospital in Paris. Although invisible, this syndrome is far from rare since 8 to 13% of women of childbearing age are affected, and up to 70% of them are not diagnosed, according to the World Organization. of Health.
Irregular or even absent periods, significant hair growth, loss of hair, skin, etc.
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