Abstract

Sadhana G.*, Ancy Dharsini, Soniya S., Yuvashree R., Tamiljothi E.

ABSTRACT

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. It may cause cysts in the ovaries high level of male hormones and irregular periods. It can be diagnosed by pelvic exam, blood test for measuring the levels of hormones such as Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone and ultrasound. There are four types of Polycystic ovary syndrome, Insulin resistant Polycystic ovary syndrome, post pill Polycystic ovary syndrome, inflammatory Polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal Polycystic ovary syndrome. Insulin resistant Polycystic ovary syndrome is the result of high of insulin it may produce high level of androgen. post pill due to oral contraceptive which containing androgen which is suppressing form of progestin. Inflammatory Polycystic ovary syndrome, high level of inflammation can stimulate the ovaries to make too many androgen hormones. Adrenal Polycystic ovary syndrome is due to high level of DHEAS in the adrenal glands. treatment may vary according to the type’s insulin resistance is treated by Metformin. Adrenal polycystic ovary syndrome is treated by combination pill cyproterone and ethinyl estradiol. Inflammatory Polycystic ovary syndrome treated by combination of Chromium, Vitamin D3, Myo-inositol and D-inostol, post pill Polycystic ovary syndrome is treated by Clomiphene citrate.