Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder of the endocrine system that affects women. It is primarily characterized by hyperandrogenic activity, oligoovulation, and polycystic ovaries. PCOS is one of the most common endocrinopathies, affecting 6-10% of women. A woman with polycystic ovaries can develop PCOS over the time, and the disease has a strong familial link (Balen, 1999).

Imagine a syndrome that can cause you, or a woman you know, to be infertile, depressed, anxious, obese, or hirsute, along with many others. Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause all of these issues in a woman who is affected by the condition. If it is not treated properly or on time, it could lead to other serious medical issues that could even be life threatening. Polycystic ovary syndrome, otherwise known as PCOS, is not a commonly known syndrome and many women affected by it are not diagnosed or treated for it. PCOS is a major medical problem that is affecting five to ten percent of the female population in the U.S. and many more across the globe (American Diabetes Association, 2014). This syndrome must become better known in the near future so that women with PCOS can take better control and care of their own body.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, occurs in 5% to 10% of women and is one of the causes of infertility. PCOS is observed by ultrasound as a number of small cysts on a woman’s ovary, and it’s

The purpose of this paper is to discus the etiology, symptoms, diagnoses and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Polycystic ovary syndrome is also known as PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrine disorder found in women of the reproductive age. First identified in 1935, polycystic ovary syndrome is diagnosed by the presence of polycystic ovaries, menstrual irregularities, and clinical or biochemical hyperandrogegism. “Symptoms of PCOS include changes in the menstrual cycle, such as: Not getting a period after you have had one or more normal ones during puberty (secondary amenorrhea), Irregular periods that may come and go, and be very light to very heavy. Other symptoms of PCOS include: Extra body hair that grows on the chest, belly, face, and around the nipples. Acne on the face, chest, or back, and skin changes, such as dark or thick skin markings and creases around the armpits, groin, neck,

I chose to write about PCOS because I myself suffer from this disease. PCOS is short for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS is a type of disease where your ovaries fill up with follicles filled with fluid (cyst). It causes mainly infertility and type 2 diabetes. This disease is more common in women who are in the reproductive stage. Not only can it cause the infertility and type 2 diabetes, but it can also cause an irregular menstrual cycle and can cause your body to produce more of a male hormone called androgen. Some other things it may cause is depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high blood sugar and many other health problems. The cause of this disease has not been yet identified, but it is said one of the ways could be

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders in women. This syndrome includes multiple cysts in your ovaries that are filled with fluid. It can be easily seen on an ultrasound when there is a string of pearls(cysts) on your ovaries. Many women experience infrequent periods, weight gain, elevated hormone levels and type 2 diabetes.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal endocrine disorder that causes an increase in androgen production primarily from the ovaries. Affecting 10% of women between the ages of eighteen through forty-four, it is one of the leading causes of infertility in women and one of the most

Polycystic Ovary Symptom (PCOS) - This condition is mainly caused by hormonal imbalance in which women make more androgens than required. Androgens are a male hormone, produced by females as well. High levels of this hormone can negatively affect the development and release of eggs during ovulation. A possible theory to the cause of PCOS is a large amount of insulin in the body. Many women with PCOS have an excess of insulin in their bodies which then goes towards production of androgen.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), was first described in 1935 and named Stein-Levinthal syndrome after the doctors who noted the characteristic body changes and tiny cysts covering the ovaries. Although the first observation was made as early as 1721, when Italian scientist Antonio Vallisneri observed “young married peasant women, moderately obese and infertile, with two larger than normal ovaries, bumpy and shiny, whitish, just like pigeon eggs” (Kovacs, 2002). It was not until 1921 that Achard and Thiers noticed a relationship between hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance in their study of the “bearded diabetic woman” (Archard, 1921). This relationship is present in PCOS in what might be called the “hirsute hyperinsulinemic woman.” In 1935, Stein and Leventhal made the connection between amenorrhea and polycystic ovaries. In

A health condition that is generally unfamiliar to many people, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), is where some women's hormones get out of balance due to any one of several issues including extreme chronic stress and the natural process of menstrual changes in the body.

What cause polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? “Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous hormone-imbalance disorder that occurs in

Main Content: PCOS problem is far more common than you think. There are many mistakes made by women suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Most of the women aren’t even aware that they’re making a mistake and face adverse effects due to lack of care.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that is estimated to effect between 6% and 10% of reproductive age women (Andreou, Barber, Dimitriadis, & Franks, 2016). In this paper we will define PCOS, examine the pathogenesis, identify ways to assess for the condition and review the treatment options on a mock patient.

To the Editor: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting 5-10% of women in the reproductive age group (5,13). PCOS is diagnosed according to Rotterdam criteria, when at least two out of three criteria are met: presence of polycystic ovaries, anovulation and/or oligoovulation and excess androgen activity not associated with another endocrine pathology (11,12).

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common health problem in woman where ovaries get enlarged and develop tiny cysts that block the natural function of ovaries. PCOS is frequently seen in one out of five women. The symptoms generally start to show after the first menstruation period. Irregular periods, hirsutism, severe acne, and thinning of the hair. PCOS symptoms, however, are generally more severe if the patients are obese. Treatments for these patients deal with combinations of birth control pills, medication such as Clomiphene and Gonadotropins and lifestyle changes. Weight loss is the number one lifestyle change a woman can take. Due to the body’s ability to create excess insulin, increasing the androgen production. Androgen being the result of the hormone imbalance is what contributes most to the male –pattern symptoms. Complications that come with PCOS are infertility, type 2 diabetes, depression, eating disorders