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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Coggle Diagram
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Altered Physiology
Insulin resistance
Increased insulin production
Results in
Hyperinsulinemia
Excess insulin in bloodstream
Decreased SHBG production
Increased free testosterone
Hyperandrogenism
Disrupts
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Contributes to
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Causes:
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Excess insulin in bloodstream
Manifests as
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Stimulates
Ovarian androgen production
Cells respond poorly to insulin
Contributes to
Clinical manifestations
Acne
Hirsutism
Hair thinning
Irregular periods
Infertility
Multi-system alterations
Reproductive
Difficulty conceiving
Metabolic
Weight gain, type 2 diabetes risk, dyslipidemia
Cardiovascular
Hypertension, increased CVD risk
Increases risk for
Integumentary
Hair thinning, acne, hirsutism
Psychological
Depression, reduced quality of life, anxiety
Treatment modalities
Lifestyle changes
Improves insulin sensitivity
Metformin
Improves
Decreases
Oral contraceptive
Regulates
Reduces effects of
Spironolactone
Reduces