PCOS Challenges for Women during Puberty and after First Pregnancy

PCOS Challenges for Women during Puberty and after First Pregnancy

Snehal Patil

Department of Zoology, Mahendra Pratap Sharada Prasad Singh College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051.

Abstract

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome presents significant challenges for women in various aspects of their lives. Physically, women with PCOS experienced symptoms such as excess androgen, reproductive dysfunction, and metabolic complications. These metabolic complications include insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, and an increased risk of obesity, gestational diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Additionally, PCOS could have wide-ranging effects on mental, emotional, and cognitive well-being, leading to increased stress levels among affected individuals. To manage PCOS and improve overall health and well-being, a multidisciplinary approach is recommended. This included the involvement of health-care professionals such as psychologists, dietitians, and exercise physiologists. This article reviews PCOS challenges for women during puberty and after the first pregnancy.

Keywords

PCOS, challenges, women, physical symptoms, excess androgen, reproductive dysfunction, metabolic complications, insulin resistance, obesity