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What is Polycystic ovary syndrome? |
is a common condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work. |
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The three main features of PCOS are: |
irregular periods – which means your ovaries don't regularly release eggs (ovulation) polycystic ovaries – your ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs (follicles) which surround the eggs (it's important to note that, despite the name, if you have PCOS you don't actually have cysts) excess androgen – high levels of "male hormones" in your body, which may cause physical signs such as excess facial or body hair polycystic ovaries – your ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs (follicles) which surround the eggs (it's important to note that, despite the name, if you have PCOS you don't actually have cysts) |
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1 in 7 couples are infertile due to ... |
1) Ovulatory failure 2) Tubal damage 3) Endometriosis 4) Coital Problems 5) Male Factor 6)Other |
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Percentage of women with Polycystic Ovaries in UK |
20-30% |
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Percentage of Women with PCOS in UK |
10-15% |
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% of Them Obese and Overweight |
Overweight - 32% Obese - 21% |
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Some of the women with PCOS are diagnosed with |
Diabetes |
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DIAGNOSIS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARYSYNDROME |
Hyperandrogenism Ovarian dysfunction Polycystic Ovaries |
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Hyperandrogenism |
Is when there is an excess androgen level ( high levels of "male hormones" in your body, which may cause physical signs such as excess facial or body hair ) |
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Polycystic Ovaries |
Polycystic ovaries – your ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs (follicles) which surround the eggs (it's important to note that, despite the name, if you have PCOS you don't actually have cysts) |
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Irregular Periods |
irregular periods – which means your ovaries don't regularly release eggs (ovulation) |
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PCOS Features |
-Hyperandrogenism - Chronic anovulation - insulin resistance - lipid abnormality -obesity - acne and hirsutism. - Defective intracellular signallingat the level of PI-3K -increased risk for impaired glucosetolerance and type 2 diabetes mellitus - Inflammatory component associated -recurrent miscarriages - PCOSpatients may develop diminished ovarian reserve. -Impairedfertility is a prominent feature of PCOS. -Increase risk of developing Endometrial Cancer |
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PCOS patients also sufferof |
insulin resistance syndrome (Insulin resistance is a condition in which the cells of the body become resistant to the hormone insulin. )
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