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62. PCOS -- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Stein-Levinthal Syndrome) PCOS. polycystic ovarian syndrome (SteinLevinthal Syndrome). A infertility. Today we call it polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). http://www.gynob.com/pcos.htm

PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Stein-Levinthal Syndrome) A more in-depth discussion, updated frequently with the lastest information on PCOS, can be found by entering the Ovarian Cyst area of GYNOB.com In 1935 Drs. Stein and Levinthal described a syndrome in which women suffered irregular, usually rare, periods, hirsutism (hair growth), and experienced varying degrees of infertility. Today we call it Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It's most general definition is a syndrome in which there is too much male-type (androgen) hormone produced by the ovaries (and sometimes the adrenal glands) with associated disruption of the normal hormonal cycle. It's exact cause is unknown, but it seems to be hereditary. Almost one of twenty women of reproductive age have it, and it is one of the most common causes of infertility. The most simplistic thinking about it in the past was the concept of ovulation failure: certain areas of the ovarian capsule, for some reason, had trouble releasing an egg; with this, the rest of the cycle got hung up with precursor hormones, like testosterone, building up. Ovarian wedge resection , a surgical procedure in which a portion of the ovarian capsule was cut out, was the standard treatment until the invention of birth control pills which overrode the entire hormonal cycle and with it, any abnormalities. Today, the entire cycle is overridden with birth control pills until a woman is ready for

63. What Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common condition that can lead to obesity, infertility, malepattern baldness and acne. Click Here! http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnancyandbaby/fertility/infertility/articles/0,,4_1

var cimsCid = ''; var cimsUid = '182769'; you are here iVillage.co.uk fertility conception join free horoscopes quizzes search Beauty Computers Health Horoscopes the Internet iVillage UK Money News Parenting Pregnancy Relationships Showbiz Travel Pregnancy Fertility Baby Parenting ... All experts Pregnancy Parenting Health iVillage News more newsletters A common, curable cause of infertility Fat, hairy, spotty and infertile - polycystic ovarian syndrome sufferers are the Cinderellas of gynaecology. Dr Gillian Lockwood offers remedies that work What is PCOS and how can I tell if I have it? One in five of all women have polycystic ovaries, but only a small proportion of these women will suffer from true Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS can get fat and spotty and sad, and find it difficult to get pregnant. They sometimes comfort eat, only to find that their doctors tell them it's their fault and they should lose weight. The good news is that PCOS is the only advertisement weight problem that is entirely due to a hormonal imbalance (and not just an inability to stay out of the fridge). Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is diagnosed by ultrasound scan of the ovaries and is defined as enlarged ovaries with more than 10 cysts around the edge. Hormone imbalances characteristic of PCOS can lead to irregular periods, brown patches on the skin, obesity, acne and excess facial or body hair growth. In the most severe cases sufferers may experience male-pattern hair loss and voice changes due to excess testosterone.

64. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome What is polycystic ovarian syndrome? http://www.ivillage.co.uk/health/whealth/repro/articles/0,,180663_183821,00.html

var cimsCid = ''; var cimsUid = '183821'; iv_hideTacoda = true; Search iVillage for: Home Join free Message boards Horoscopes ... Quizzes Related Channels: Beauty Diet and Fitness Pregnancy and Baby more ... You are here iVillage.co.uk health women's health reproductive health Women's health General health Complementary health Healthy living ... Natural health expert Beauty Health iVillage News more newsletters Health home What is polycystic ovarian syndrome? A disturbing array of symptoms indicate PCOS, including acne, obesity and excess hair Not a lot is known about the causes of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), but its symptoms are fairly telltale and include obesity, hirsutism (the medical name for excess face or body hair) acne and infertility. It's estimated that PCOS affects over five per cent of women in the UK and it has recently been associated with long-term risks of diabetes, heart disease and endometrial cancer. As PCOS's name suggests, the syndrome is often (but not always) accompanied by ovaries enlarged with advertisement multiple small cysts. During the normal ovulation process, a hormone called follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) causes the release of an egg from an ovarian follicle, which then bursts from the follicle in the middle of the woman's menstrual cycle in response to another hormone, luteinising hormone (LH).

65. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. DermNet NZ polycystic ovarian syndrome Acne. polycystic ovarian syndrome Hirsutism. polycystic ovarian syndrome Alopecia. What is the treatment of PCOS? http://www.dermnetnz.org/dna.hirsutism/pcos.html

@import url("/common/screen.css"); DermNet NZ Ad Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Home For patients For doctors ... Site map Search: Home Systemic Polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by menstrual irregularities/abnormalities, hirsutism (male-like hairiness in women) and obesity, resulting from abnormalities in the metabolism of androgens and oestrogen and in the control of androgen production. It was once thought to be mainly due to an ovarian defect as it was often associated with enlarged polycystic ovaries, hence its name polycystic ovary syndrome. However, it is now known that PCOS may occur in women with normal sized ovaries and polycystic ovarian changes can be found in women with normal menstrual cycles. Who gets it and what is the cause? PCOS occurs in women only and generally starts at around puberty. It is estimated to affect 3-10% of women. Although the signs and symptoms are similar in most patients, different races can be affected differently. For example, in the US, 70% of patients have hirsutism compared to 10-20% in Japan. The exact cause of PCOS is not yet known but is thought to develop when the ovaries overproduce androgen hormones (e.g. testosterone). This is caused by the overproduction of luteinizing hormone (LH), which is produced by the pituitary gland. People with PCOS also have an inability to process insulin effectively. This is known as peripheral insulin resistance. It is more of a problem in obese patients. Elevated insulin levels also have an effect on ovarian function.

66. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - A Commonly Undetected Disease polycystic ovarian syndrome A Commonly Undetected Disease. polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most common Endocrine problem for Women around the world. http://home.it.net.au/~emma/pcos.htm

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - A Commonly Undetected Disease Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the most common Endocrine problem for Women around the world. It effects 10% of the entire population, and yet often it manages to go undetected for a long time, as not all women show every single sign of having the disease, and the signs can be caused by many different problems. Please note that these pages are not to be used in an attempt to diagnose yourself or another with Polycystic Ovarian Sybndrome. If you think that you, or someone you know, has this problem, please consult a Doctor and get a professional opinion and the correct tests done. What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? What can be done to help those affected by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Infertility and PCOS - What is IVF? Take the PCOS Quiz - Am I at risk? Links to an Outside Web Page. How can PCOS affect Pregnancy? Return to My Special Dream - Max's Story Max's Story Emma's Comments Cervical Incompetence Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... Site of the Week

67. Healthgrrl: Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Understanding polycystic ovarian syndrome. Instead, the doctor took one look at me, ordered a batch of tests and told me that I had polycystic ovarian syndrome. http://www.cybergrrl.com/views/healthgrrl/art6443/

Forums Chat Register Login Healthgrrl Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome POCS commonly stands in the way of women and pregnancy, but there is help. by Jana Siciliano When my husband and I decided that we were ready to get pregnant, I went immediately to my sisters' doctor, the one who delivered my two beautiful nieces and one very adorable nephew without any big problems. I thought I would walk in, they'd tell me to try to lose some weight beforehand, but that all systems were go. Instead, the doctor took one look at me, ordered a batch of tests and told me that I had polycystic ovarian syndrome. He also said that it would be a miracle if I could get pregnant without the help of drugs, though they would only make it a 50/50 proposition. I thought I had never ever heard worse news in my life. But, armed with a desire for knowledge, I started researching this "disease." What follows is a listing of the warning signs and what you can do about it if you have it. Many women do become pregnant, even with PCOS, and I am happy to say that I am presently one of them. Despite critical long-term health consequences, PCOS is an often unrecognized and under-treated syndrome. It's also one of the most common hormonal imbalances among women of reproductive age. It's about time that those of us who have been dealt this annoying medical card be taught what we can do to help ourselves live healthier lives, as women and mothers. Some Symptoms The symptoms are the sorts of "female problems" that could be accounted for in many different waysobesity, excessive hair growth or thinning all over the body, problem skin, menstrual irregularity and an unhealthy craving for carbohydrates all add up to PCOS. Yes, alone they could be symptoms of other problems, but together they are the ultimate warning signs of PCOS.

68. OBGYN.net - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Obesity And Insulin Resistance - Z. Shoh polycystic ovarian syndrome Obesity and Insulin Resistance by Zeev Shoham, MD, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, Kaplan http://www.obgyn.net/displayppt.asp?page=/english/pubs/features/presentations/sh

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70. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - Monash IVF Australia Factsheet on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and how it impacts on reproductive technologies and ivf treatment. polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) http://www.monashivf.edu.au/library/factsheets/pcos.html

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71. AllRefer Health - Stein-Leventhal Syndrome (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), SteinLeventhal Syndrome (polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Polycystic Ovaries, Sclerocystic Ovarian Disease) information center covers causes, prevention http://health.allrefer.com/health/stein-leventhal-syndrome-info.html

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72. AllRefer Health - Stein-Leventhal Syndrome (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), SteinLeventhal Syndrome (polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Polycystic Ovaries, Sclerocystic Ovarian Disease) information center covers definition http://health.allrefer.com/health/stein-leventhal-syndrome.html

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74. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: The Facts polycystic ovarian syndrome The Facts. polycystic ovarian syndrome (or PCOS) is a condition found in 510% of women between late adolescence and menopause. http://www.womenshealth.org/a/polycystic_ovarian_syndrome_info.htm

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: The Facts What is it? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (or PCOS) is a condition found in 5-10% of women between late adolescence and menopause. PCOS involves ovary enlargement and the growth of multiple tiny cysts on the ovaries themselves. A cyst is a fluid filled sack that erupts on the surface of the ovary. Symptoms The symptoms of PCOS are usually noticeable over a period of several months and are not ordinarily sudden changes. Symptoms of this condition commonly include obesity, growth of facial hair, acne, and irregular periods. However, some women with PCOS are not overweight, and some cease to have their periods at all. Women with PCOS also stop ovulating. This is what causes the irregular or nonexistent periods. Recent studies have shown that patients with PCOS have seven times the risk of heart attack and heart disease of other women and by the age of 40, nearly 40% with have type 2 diabetes or reduced sugar tolerance. These problems are mostly related to the lack of the hormones of the menstrual cycle. Treatment If fertility is not an issue, oral contraceptives (the pill) are used to suppress facial hair growth. Women with PCOS are also at risk for growths on the uterus, but this can be avoided by taking the pill. Newer treatments are also aimed at managing hormonal abnormalities through diabetes treatment techniques and attention to cardiovascular risk factors such as cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, physical exercise, and obesity.

75. PCOS Some women with polycystic ovaries have polycystic ovarian syndrome where they do not release an egg each month (ovulation) and have associated hormone http://www.jeanhailes.org.au/issues/oi_pcos.htm

Other Issues Breast Cancer Breast Health Heart Disease ... Premenstrual Syndrome Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Printer friendly page Some women with polycystic ovaries have 'polycystic ovarian syndrome' where they do not release an egg each month (ovulation) and have associated hormone changes, in particular, too much androgen (testosterone). These women may have: Menstrual irregularities (ie) infrequent periods; Infertility due to their ovaries not releasing eggs; Acne due to excessive testosterone production; Excessive hair growth also due to excessive testosterone production; or Obesity. In the longer term, these women have a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol / triglycerides, high blood pressure and heart disease. Insulin Resistance It is thought that some women with PCOS have insulin resistance. This means that body cells are resistant to insulin and levels of insulin in the blood rise. This is also what happens in people with Type 2 diabetes and in people who are overweight. Therefore lifestyle problems such as obesity and inactivity will aggravate PCOS symptoms. Excessive insulin levels may then cause: Changes in the ovary which mean that it does not release eggs each month, resulting in irregular periods and infertility

76. Phobias - Information On Cause, Treatment, Different Types polycystic ovarian syndrome. Published by BUPA s Health Information Team December, 2002. http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/PCOS.html

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77. "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Article By Lynn Dunning At The Museum Of Menstruat polycystic ovarian syndrome. by article). Overview. polycystic ovarian syndrome is a very common disorder of the female endocrine system. http://www.mum.org/pcos.htm

news first page contact the museum art of menstruation ... books (and reviews cats company booklets directory costumes ... LIST OF ALL TOPICS Read another article about PCOS , by Dr. Nelson Soucasaux More women's health: See the wax model of a woman's corpse used for teaching in 18th century Italy (not in this museum). Articles by Dr. Nelson Soucasaux Anatomical drawings Anovulatory cycles The breasts: some morphological aspects Endocrinology of menstruation ... Gynecological assistance : the three basic areas - "Gyneco-obstetric-surgical" stubborness and the perpetuation of one of the greatest mistakes of women's medicine - Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKHauser) Syndrome Menstrual toxin : An old name for a real thing? - Nature and the ovaries Oral hormonal contraceptives (the "Pill") The Ovaries : Some Functional and Archetypal Considerations - Physiology of menstruation - Polycystic ovaries syndrome - Premenstrual congestion of the breasts Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Psychosomatic and symbolic aspects of menstruation - Psychosomatic gynecology Uninterrupted use of hormonal contraceptives for menstrual suppression: why I do not recommend it The uterine cervix Uterine contractility ... Women's corporeal consciousness and experience , and see his Art of Menstruation Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome by Lynn Dunning (more about her after the article) Overview Symptoms There are numerous symptoms associated with this illness. However, according to a survey conducted in 1993 the most common symptoms of the illness are:

78. HealingWell.com - Medifocus Guides - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Research your illness with an indepth Medifocus Guide to polycystic ovarian syndrome. http://www.healingwell.com/medcenter/polycystic_ovarian.asp

Search Site: Search Web: HealingWell Medcenter Medifocus Guide Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome or functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, is a complex endocrine disorder associated with a long-term lack of ovulation (anovulation) and an excess of androgens (male sex hormones, e.g., testosterone) circulating in the blood. The disorder is characterized by the formation of cysts in the ovaries, a process related to the failure of the ovary to release an egg (ovum). In the majority of cases, the ovaries become enlarged. PCOS afflicts up to 22% of women during their childbearing years, although only 10% of these women develop symptoms. It is one of the most frequent causes of infertility in women. Many women with PCOS have the onset of symptoms during adolescence, and polycystic ovaries may be found by ultrasound even before the onset of puberty. Ovaries classified as polycystic have eight or more follicular cysts, 10 mm or less in size. Decisions regarding treatment of PCOS depend on the extent of medical problems (morbidity) caused by the condition and the woman's preferences regarding fertility.

79. Ask A Doc! -- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Ask A Doc! Questions Answers About polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). http://www.conceivingconcepts.com/medical/askthedoc/polycystic_ovaries/

var defImg = "medical"; Subscribe to FertilitE-Cycles, Our Monthly E-zine FertilitE-Cycles is a free monthly publication packed full of fertility news, original articles, special offers, and all kinds of information to keep you up to date on what's going on with Conceiving Concepts and the world of reproductive health. To subscribe, simply type your email address in the space to the right and click the "submit" button. subscribe unsubscribe Ask A Doc! Ask A Doc! Index Ask a Question Search Ask A Doc! About the Doctors I am on a PCOS mailing list. Recently there has been mention that the use of Clomid for seven days (starting cycle day 1 instead of cd 3 or cd 5) instead of five days is better for PCOS women. Is this true? If so could you give me a link to some written information on the subject. Added: 1-19-2001 Different doctors use Clomid in different ways. In general, prudence dictates that one should use the lowest possible dose of a medicine to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. If you are ovulating with five days of Clomid (as most patients do), there is no need to take seven days of the drug. However, if five days is not enough, then you may need to increase the amount of Clomid you take - either by increasing the daily dosage or by taking it longer. Dr. Malpani

80. POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME - A Patient's Guide polycystic ovarian syndrome a patient s guide Editorial Team. Overview. polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common cause of female infertility. http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/polycysticovaries.html

"Your trusted source for health information online" Health Guide A to Z Medical Dictionary Medical Insurance ... Help HEALTH GUIDE Index Health Insurance Women's Health Men's Health ... Medical Dictionary TELL A FRIEND Tell A Friend About This Page TOPICS/THEMES Allergies Alternative Health Arthritis Asthma ... Women's Health MISCELLANEOUS Interactive Tutorials Herbal Health Products Medical News Medic8 Search ... About Medic8 POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME - a patient's guide Editorial Team Overview Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common cause of female infertility It is caused by the production of extra male hormones The ovaries are usually bigger and surrounded by small cysts Symptoms include irregular periods, excess hair growth, acne and obesity It effects about 10 percent of women of childbearing age Drug treatment can treat some of the symptoms and fertility problems New research shows it might be linked with diabetes and heart disease New drug treatments to address the cause are being studied What is it?

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