Appointments: Schedules; Appointments

Departments

Search by Center · Department

List of Centers

List of Departments

List of Clinics

Search by Department · Physician

Hospital Guide

For First-Time Visitors

Outpatient · Emergency · Inpatient

Outpatient Process

Emergency Room Process

Admission/Discharge · Visitor Information

Hospital Floor Guide

Convenient Facilities

Request Medical Records

Medical Certificates

Medical Records

Directions

Map/By Car

Public Transportation

Parking Information

FAQ

Postpartum Care Center

Introduction

Postpartum Care Service

SPA

Health Resources

Healthy Life Column

CHA Media

Healthy Pregnancy A to Z

Health Checkup: Health Checkup Center; Program

About Us

CHA Ilsan Medical Center

Hospital of Excellence

Mission & Vision

Advanced Medical Technologies

Global CHA Medical Centers

Search by Center · Department

List of Centers

Fertility Center

Field of Fertility

Birthing Center

Fertility Center

Gynecologic Oncology Center

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Clinic
that increases pregnancy rate
through induced ovulation

For inquires:
031-782-8300(KOR) / +82-10-8866-2268(ENG)

Introduction

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in which a woman's body produces abnormally high levels of androgens and prevents the ovaries from producing enough progesterone, which is necessary for a normal menstrual cycle.

This results in undeveloped egg follicles, which turn into small cysts in the ovaries that prevent ovulation. PCOS affects approximately 4-10% of women in her prime conception years and is a leading cause of infertility.

Symptoms

Anovulation or rare ovulation (irregular, infrequent or no menstruation)
Excess androgen (elevated levels of androgen)
Hyperandrogenism
Signs of PCOS through ultrasound exam

Chronic anovulation may cause symptoms such as amenorrhea or irregular menstruation, irregular uterine bleeding, infertility, excess body and facial har (hirsutism), and acne, and is often accompanied by obesity. Small polycystic follicles are observed during an ultrasound exam, and in the long term, metabolic diseases may develop, such as diabetes and hypercholesterolemia. Inducing ovulation is a top priority when ovulation disorders are suspected to be the cause of infertility.

PCOS Treatment

Weight loss: In overweight women, the symptoms and overall risk of developing long-term health problems from PCOS can be greatly improved by losing excess weight. Body mass index (BMI) over 27Kg/m2 can cause the insulin in your body to fluctuate, so it is recommended to lose weight. In a study done on obese patients, weight loss of an average of 10.2Kg/m2 lead to a significant improvement of 90% of them being about to induce ovulation and 30% of them successfully becoming pregnant. However, excessive exercise or weight loss may disrupt the endocrine function which is linked to the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary, and can cause anovulation leading to infertility.

Medications: Clomiphene for stimulating ovulation and Metformin for improving insulin resistance and lowering insulin levels my be used to induce ovulation. However, because these medications may cause complications such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, it is important to discuss what would be best for you with your physician.

Surgery: Previously, there were reports that normal menstruation was recovered in 91% of patients through ovarian wedge resection surgery. However, due to side effects such as post-operative adhesions, nowadays it is rare to perform surgery only for PCOS so instead a laparoscopic ovarian wedge resection procedure is currently under research.

LANGUAGE

Fertility Center

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome