Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome When it comes to the reproductive system there are a book full, from A to Z of diseases that affect both men and women. Some genetically inherited, and others that are sexual transmitted, and of course those that are so rare you can see the name of them and ask yourself, “Wait, what?” because of the more then difficult spelling of the names of the disease and the areas that the diseases affect or their symptoms, they can be quite a shock to some. Now, there are a few diseases of the reproductive system that are also very common, but are found in woman only. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is one of those diseases. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome also known as PCOS affatreround 5 million women in the United States alone; among those women affected are girls as young as 11 years old. This disease primarily affects women who are in their childbearing ages. PCOS, although is being researched, is still unknown on how something like this can happen. However researchers believe that because there is usually a high level of insulin in the women who are diagnosed with …show more content…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome occurs when the ovaries produce more androgen hormones or male hormones than progesterone hormones or the female hormones. When there is a high level of the androgen hormone this decreases the release of the eggs during regular ovulation, causing the infertility as well as some of the common signs of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, that is infertility or the inability to get pregnant, in which PCOS is actually the leading cause to women with infertility, acne, Hirsutism which is the increase of body hair in specific parts of the body, and weight gain or
Once thought to be a disease of thirty some year old women, PCOS has also been
Most of the times, when women think about their Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) problem they usually ponder only about its symptoms. For instance, they become more conscious about hair where they don't need it (facial area). They just get some medicines to control the hair development. Or, they try to lose weight by going on a
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).
These conditions could result from hormonal imbalances in the female leading to impaired fertility, early onset of menses, and postmenopausal therapies (Phillippi, Landresse, & McCance, 2014).
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.
There is one dream that every little girl has when growing up, that is becoming a mother; to love and watch her children grow. No one ever dreams of that not happening to them or being part of that group being label as infertile. It happens to millions of women living in the United States every day. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the most common endocrine disease that affects women of reproductive age, which is typically puberty to menopause. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome does not only affect a woman’s ovaries and chances of conceiving, but it affects the whole endocrine system in the body. It can cause Excess Androgen Production, Insulin Resistant, Obesity, Hirsute and Cardiovascular problems.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age and is caused by an imbalance of a woman's female sex hormones, resulting in higher levels of the male hormone, androgen and have irregular periods.
Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (pcos) is another risk factor. PCOS happens when little cysts continue to grow on the ovaries and, filling with fluid and causing pain. PCOS is an imbalance in a woman’s hormones; it causes the excess of progesterone, estrogen, and can cause
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition that is caused by excessive amount of androgens, or male hormones, in the bloodstream.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects many women, often causing irregular and painful menstrual periods. PCOS is a very common hormonal disorder in women and results when the ovaries develop small cysts and fail to release egg cells. The condition is named for the appearance of the ovaries in women with the condition- the ovaries become enlarged and develop many small cysts along the outer edges of the ovaries.
Poly-cystic ovary syndrome also known as PCOS: Women who are effected with PCOS suffer from a major hormone imbalance. This imbalance is caused by the changes that occur in the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland and ovaries. Also due to the hormone imbalance PCOS is also closely associated with, abnormal hair growth, weight gain and obesity, acne and insulin resistance issues. This is the most common cause of infertility in
There are many chronic health conditions, which affect my family. I believe that mother may have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, but there is little evidence to support this syndrome is genetic. However, I choose to research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, because I have many of the symptoms listed. I also felt that it was necessary to further researcher this condition, because it affects both my health and personal life. My own personal relationship to this syndrome is that it affects me as a woman. As a woman, I am expected to have children, but with PCOS a common problem is infertility. Also, PCOs affects my overall health. There are many other different health conditions that are associated with PCOs. The medical definition of polycystic ovarian
Ovulation issues in women are the most common factor in female infertility (Davis, 2013). Without ovulation there are no eggs produced, therefore, nothing can be fertilized. Ovulation problems such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is a hormone imbalance problem which can disrupt normal ovulation (Davis, 2013). Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) may also occur once a woman’s ovaries stop working normally before the age of 40 (Davis, 2013). Other factors include reproductive hormone imbalances, endometriosis, hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone), blocked fallopian tubes, and anatomical abnormalities present since birth (White,
At ovulation, the ovaries produce small cysts or blisters called follicles. Typically, one follicle ripens to release an egg. In polycystic ovary syndrome, the follicles fail to ripen, forming little cysts at the periphery of the ovary and often releasing male sex hormones.
I had no complications during my pregnancy or labor and gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby boy. In 2011 we tried for another baby, however it wasn’t so easy. I started to have complications and was even diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Polycystic ovary syndrome is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle and ability to have children.