Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Case Study

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal disorder which effects around five million women of reproductive age in the United States (activebeat.co). The ovaries and adrenal glands excrete abnormally high levels of male hormones which prevents the regular release of an egg, causing many fluid filled sacs, or cysts, to form on the ovaries. Several types of cysts can be found on the ovaries of someone diagnosed with PCOS, the most common being those developed during the menstrual cycle, functional cysts. Follicular cysts are a subcategory of functional cysts formed by the overgrown follicle resulting from an unreleased egg. When a follicle ruptures following the release of an egg, the follicle may reseal and cause fluid buildup, resulting in a corpus luteum cyst; these cysts may enlarge considerably, causing pain, bleeding, or twisting of the ovary (PCOS Awareness Association). Some cysts resolve themselves in one to three months while others grow to be painfully large and require surgery to remove.

The motive of this paper is to present a analysis of current research on polycystic ovary syndrome more commonly known as PCOS. Pcos is one the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, affecting 5-10% of the population. Despite it's prevalence, pcos remains largely unknown. The main focus of this paper will be explaining what PCOS is, the causes, the diagnosis and the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.

The summer before my freshman year, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is an endocrine disorder that is characterized by fatigue, unmanageable weight, infertility, increased androgen levels, and excess insulin, among others. I was prescribed a medicine called Metformin, which, while considered a medication for Type 2 diabetics, is effective in treating PCOS as well. Later I was also put on a birth control pill to regulate my hormones. Throughout the past three years I have had to learn about nutrition, and specifically a PCOS diet, and exercise and why my body needs proper nutrition and exercise more than others might. This has been difficult for me because even though I consider myself active, I had never before worked out with a purpose to be healthier.

For this article there were no research questions, but the authors wanted to focus on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of PCOS. They found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common in women, with a10% prevalence in women of reproductive age. Polycystic ovary syndrome is defined as ovarian dysfunction with polycystic ovaries. It also includes androgen excess which is shown by testosterone levels being elevated. Increased levels of testosterone can be seen through excess body hair. Obesity is seen in many women with PCOS, this can lead to insulin resistance and Type II Diabetes. Genetics has an impact on polycystic ovary syndrome with 20-40% of people with PCOS having first-degree relatives with the syndrome.

In this research paper I will attempt to discuss the causes, symptoms and signs of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, as well as how it is diagnosed and treated. As someone who is suffering from this disease, I found my research to be very informative and educational, raising awareness for my own understanding, and it is my intention to ensure that this same awareness is translated in my research paper.

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.

I quickly realized that my romanticized childhood fantasy of the life of a doctor had suddenly evaporated. I learned that day that as much as I want to make a difference in someone’s life it won’t be possible if they were not active participants in their wellbeing

Women, ever wonder what all you inherited from your parents? One condition that women can inherit is polycystic ovarian syndrome. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a complex genetic condition common among women, especially those in reproductive ages. Polycystic ovary syndrome is defined as ovarian dysfunction with polycystic ovaries (Goodarzi et al., 2011). I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) at the age of twelve. It was hard for me to understand at that age what was truly going on with my body, so I just listened to the doctors and did what they said. So, I did this research to learn more about PCOS and learn how I can prevent long term consequences from occurring. This research includes what PCOS is and the symptoms seen with it, causes, how to diagnose it, prevention, treatment and long-term consequences if not treated. The biggest

I am one of many that are incapable of having kids on my own without the help from doctors. Having been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome at a younger age, I am one of many women who are not able to have kids on my own. I know that “missing” feeling people get when you start to plan out your life, not knowing if one day the gap will be filled or if you should fill the void with something else. This is where I want to be; the space between life and the gap; to try and help fill the inconsistency of others that share this discomfort. There is not anything more discomforting than someone with multiple kids patting your back, whispering soothing tones of “sorry” and wishful promises of, “it will happen for you one day.” Why, because you have the uterus of a donut machine at the local Krispy Kreme? I want to be the person there saying “I know what it’s like, and I’m going to be here to help you through this process.” This is why it is important to me to become a nurse in the field of infertility; to help others with this problem would not only provide me great satisfaction, but it will also help me to understand my own struggles with this problem.

PCOS is generally considered a syndrome rather than a disease (though it is sometimes called Polycystic Ovary Disease) because it manifests itself through a group of signs and symptoms that can occur in any combination, rather than having one known cause or presentation.

When you look at the different areas of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome most women suffering from this disorder have issues with infertility, menstrual problems, acne, hirsutism, obesity and type 2 diabetes. PCOS is not limited to a certain race or body type of women all races of women and body types are included in developing this disorder. Not all women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are

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

Most little girls at one point in their lives dream of the white picket fenced home, with the perfect husband, kids and pet running around. Even the childhood chant of “first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage” comes to mind. Once into their teenage years, and puberty begins, they get a little acne on their face, start to produce breasts, gain a little weight, and they begin menstruating. But what happens if Mother Nature doesn’t finish the job? And they don’t get your period? Perhaps they wait it out a while, and simple brush it off as they are a “late bloomer.” Some may decide after some time that they’ve waited long enough, that it isn’t normal to not have a period, and visit your doctor. She does some testing and concludes that you suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). She explains that the acne on their face and spare tire around their stomach may not be from puberty, but from this disease. Even though in their adolescent years they may not have worried about starting their own family, but they can’t help but wonder about down the road. Now, the thoughts of having a hard time conceiving a baby or not being able to at all, runs through their head. Unfortunately finding out that they not only have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), but that they may not be as capable of conceiving children as easy as someone without PCOS, may cause emotional distress on women. In fact, many women who have been diagnosed with PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. It is characterized by hyperinsulinemia, hyperandrogenism, and hirsutism. Hyperinsulinemia, in particular, facilitates excess weight gain and excess central abdominal adiposity in not all, but many women afflicted with this condition. In addition, PCOS increases the risk for cardiovascular complications, development of type 2 diabetes and significant insulin resistance, and increases the risk for metabolic syndrome (1,2). Infertility is an additional complication associated with this complex, multi-faceted endocrine disorder.

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