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PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disease that effects…
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disease that effects infertility in women.
genetic details
treatments
A change in diet and activity- a healthy diet and more physical activity can help with weight lose and reduce symptoms.
This can also insulin more effectively, lower blood glucose levels and assist with ovulation.
Birth control pills can control menstrual cycles, lower androgen levels and reduce acne.
Common findings
Women who suffer from PCOS produce excessive men sex hormones, a condition called hyperandrogenism; having this conditon leads to excessive body hair and acne. Hyperandrogenism also prevents normal release of egg cells from the ovaries, leading to difficulty with conceiving children.
PCOS can also cause irregular or missed menstrual periods, development of cysts on the ovaries
diagnostic test
Ultrasound- an ultrasound is used to determine the size of the ovaries and to see if there are any cysts present. It can also be used to determine the thickness of the lining of the uterus (endometrium)
A blood test can be used to determine its there are high levels of androgens
causative Factors
Insulin resistance- excessive produce of insulin can cause women to produce the male hormone :
androgen, leading to issues with ovulation
Low-inflammation- women with PCOS have a long term low grade inflammation, this leads to polycystic ovaries to produce androgens.
Heredity- having a family history of PCOS can play a role in developing the condition
risk factors
Women can be at risk of type two diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart problems (metabolic syndrome)
Heredity- having a family history of PCOS can play a role in developing the condition.
sleep apnea
depression anxiety and eating disorders
endometrial cancer- cancer in the uterine lining
With having long term, low grade inflammation cause the risk of heart and blood vessel problems
