Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Created by: Tayla Suitte / Health Science I Period 2 / 12/5
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition that occurs in females when cysts form in the Ovaries. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is also known as Stein Leventhal syndrome and is characterized by irregular menstrual periods, ovulation periods, and high levels in androgens, which could lead to problems in fertility.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition that occurs in females when cysts form in the Ovaries. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is also known as Stein Leventhal syndrome and is characterized by irregular menstrual periods, ovulation periods, and high levels in androgens, which could lead to problems in fertility.
More about PCOS
ETIOLOGY/CAUSE:
Unkown
Increase in white blood cells may factor and Heredity may cause PCOS
SYMPTOMS:
menstrual dysfunction, anovulation, and signs of hyperandrogenism.Other signs and symptoms of PCOS may include the following:
70% of women have PCOS and have not been diagnosed
50-70% of women with PCOS have resistance to insulin
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects 1 in 15 women worldwide
Unkown
Increase in white blood cells may factor and Heredity may cause PCOS
SYMPTOMS:
menstrual dysfunction, anovulation, and signs of hyperandrogenism.Other signs and symptoms of PCOS may include the following:
Hirsutism
Infertility
Obesity and metabolic syndrome
Diabetes
Obstructive sleep apnea
TREATMENT:
Treatments are then chosen based on a woman's symptoms, age and future pregnancy plans. Treatment for PCOS may include:
- Birth control pills to regulate menstruation
- Insulin-sensitizing medications
- Ovulation induction to treat infertility
- Androgen-blocking medications
- Topical anti-hair-growth medications
- Other excess hair treatments
- Treatments for hair loss
- Acne treatments
- Removal of other skin problems
Surgery can also be done to restore ovulation
PROGNOSIS:
There is no cure for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, but by leading a healthy lifestyle having hormone therapies to restart ovulation and going to regular checkups women can maintain their PCOS
POPULATION AFFECTED:
70% of women have PCOS and have not been diagnosed
50-70% of women with PCOS have resistance to insulin
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects 1 in 15 women worldwide
CITATIONS
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/256806-overview
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions/reproductive-system-conditions/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome
http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-treatment-overview
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pcos/basics/definition/con-20028841
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http://www.nps.org.au/conditions/reproductive-system-conditions/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome
http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-treatment-overview
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pcos/basics/definition/con-20028841
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