Long-Term Complications of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Treatment
LIU Jia
YU Chu-yi
LI Juan
Abstract:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in women of reproductive age.With the development of age,the metabolism disorders of PCOS become worse and worse.Many long-term complications of PCOS would be induced by insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism,including diabetes,metabolism syndrome,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,cardiovascular disease,pregnancy complication,endometrial cancer and mental problem.The prevention and treatment of those long-term complications of PCOS are principally included as follows,the improvement of life style and insulin resistance,anti-inflammatory,the down-regulation of androgen,and recover of menstrual regularity.Acupuncture,a method of Chinese traditional medicine,has been tried to treat the long-term complications of PCOS in recent years,as a replacement or supplement of therapic drugs including oral contraceptives and down-androgen drugs.
Keywords:Disease treating & preventingAcupuncture therapyPolycystic ovary syndromeInsulin resistanceLong-term complications
Publication Date:2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date:2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages:5( 172-176 )