Polycystic Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome

What is PMOS/PCOS?

Polycystic metabolic ovary syndrome,previously PCOS is a complex metabolic condition in which women of child-bearing age may develop a hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance. If you have PMOS, your levels of the androgen hormones may be too high, which can cause symptoms such as:

Irregular Periods

Your periods may be irregular or infrequent, or your menstrual cycle might last longer than usual. Pain, cramping, and heavy bleeding are also common problems for women with PMOS PCOS. These menstrual difficulties can be severe enough to have a significant impact on your quality of life.

Acne

Acne is a distressing skin condition where you continuously get pimples on your face and often on your body, too. There are different types of pimples; for example, cysts can be large and painful, while pustules are smaller and form clusters.

Weight gain

Weight gain is one of the many distressing metabolic symptoms of PMOS PCOS, causing women to have problems managing their weight. You might find it difficult or impossible to lose weight despite following a strict diet plan and exercising.  

Cysts can form on your ovaries, but not all women with PMOS have ovarian cysts. Let the experts at Ideal Gynecology help you manage your PMOS PCOS.

What complications can PMOS PCOS cause?

PMOS  is a complex disorder that often affects multiple systems in your body. One of the main problems PMOS can cause is insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the levels of sugar in your blood and is essential to your metabolism. Lack of insulin can lead to the development of Type 2 diabetes and cause gestational diabetes.

The other major complication of PMOS is infertility. If you're trying for a baby and you're unable to conceive, PMOS may be the reason.  It's all interconnected with elevated insulin levels from Insulin resistance interfering with ovulation.  Let the experts at Ideal Gynecology help you.

How is PMOS treated?

When treating PMOS PCOS Ideal Gynecology, LLC, focuses on relieving your symptoms and helping you manage the root cause . As each woman experiences different symptoms, treatment can vary accordingly. Your main problem might be your weight or acne, while heavy bleeding or infertility are the key issues for other women.

It's important to take a holistic view of your health when you have PMOS PCOS, so Ideal Gynecology, LLC, supports you with making any necessary lifestyle changes. Healthy eating and exercise are vital to managing PMOS  PCOS.

You might need to use hormone medication to address menstruation problems – oral contraceptives can be effective if you're not planning to get pregnant. If you are hoping to conceive, your provider at Ideal Gynecology, LLC, can prescribe medications to help with ovulation.

If bleeding is a problem and don't want any or any more pregnancies, you could benefit from a procedure like endometrial ablation or Endometrial Cryoablation to reduce  heavy or erratic bleeding. Dr. Lillian Schapiro is Atlanta's leader and in endometrial cryotherapy, a minimally invasive way of removing the endometrium – the lining of your uterus. It's an effective way of treating bleeding problems but is only suitable for women who don't want to become pregnant.

For help with your PMOS  PCOS symptoms, click the link above or call Ideal Gynecology, LLC, today (470) 312-3696 or book an appointment online.