SYMPTOMS

Many people live with PCOS without appreciable symptoms, whereas others may experience a range of symptoms. The classic symptoms are disturbed menstrual cycle, lack of ovulation, elevated levels of male sex hormone and problems with infertility. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that is seen in 5-10 per cent of women of childbearing age.

TREATMENT IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM

The treatment is organized according to the symptoms and the woman’s desire to become pregnant. Hormone therapy and regulation of blood sugar with medications such as antidiabetics are used, among other things.

CAUSE

An unambiguous cause of PCOS is not known. These are not ovarian defects, but rather erroneous hormone signals from the brain to the ovaries. 75 per cent of women with PCOS are overweight and insulin resistant and it is known that weight gain worsens the condition.

NORDIC CLINICS TREATMENT

At Nordic Clinic, we focus on nutrition and lifestyle, as well as correcting diet-related imbalances. Nordic Clinics therapists provide individual guidance in diet and nutrition based on symptoms, medical history and laboratory analyzes. The treatment may, for example, involve help with weight loss and treatment of insulin resistance with a focus on infertility.