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Polycystic ovary syndrome

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Polycystic ovary syndrome
Other namesHyperandrogenic anovulation (HA),[1] polycystic ovarian disease, Stein–Leventhal syndrome
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SpecialtyGynecology
SymptomsIrregular menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess hair, acne, pelvic pain, difficulty getting pregnant, patches of thick, darker, velvety skin
ComplicationsType 2 diabetes, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, mood disorders, endometrial cancer
DurationLong term
CausesGenetic den environmental factors
Risk factorsObesity, not enough exercise, family history
Diagnostic methodBased on no ovulation, high androgen levels, ovarian cysts
Differential diagnosisAdrenal hyperplasia, hypothyroidism, high blood levels of prolactin
TreatmentWeight loss, exercise
MedicationBirth control pills, metformin, anti-androgens
Frequency2% to 20% of women of childbearing age

Polycystic ovary syndrome, anaa polycystic ovarian syndrome, (PCOS) be de most common endocrine disorder insyd women of reproductive age.[2] De name be a misnomer,[3] as no be all women plus dis condition dey develop cysts for dema ovaries. Na de name originate from de observation of cysts wich dey form for de ovaries of sam women plus dis condition. However, dis no be a universal symptom wey e no be de underlying cause of de disorder.[4][5]

De primary characteristics of PCOS dey include hyperandrogenism, anovulation, insulin resistance, den neuroendocrine disruption.[6] Women sanso fi experience irregular menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess hair, acne, pelvic pain, difficulty getting pregnant, den patches of darker skin.[7]

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  1. ↑ Kollmann M, Martins WP, Raine-Fenning N (2014). "Terms and thresholds for the ultrasound evaluation of the ovaries in women with hyperandrogenic anovulation". Hum. Reprod. Update. 20 (3): 463–4. doi:10.1093/humupd/dmu005. PMID 24516084.
  2. ↑ Goodman NF, Cobin RH, Futterweit W, Glueck JS, Legro RS, Carmina E (November 2015). "American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology, and androgen excess and PCOS society disease state clinical review: guide to the best practices in the evaluation and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome-part 1". Endocrine Practice. 21 (11): 1291–1300. doi:10.4158/EP15748.DSC. PMID 26509855.
  3. ↑ Lam, P.-M.; Raine-Fenning, N. (June 2009). "Polycystic ovarian syndrome: a misnomer for an enigmatic disease". Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (in English). 33 (6): 621–627. doi:10.1002/uog.6414. ISSN 0960-7692. PMID 19479676.
  4. ↑ Dunaif A, Fauser BC (November 2013). "Renaming PCOS--a two-state solution". The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 98 (11): 4325–8. doi:10.1210/jc.2013-2040. PMC 3816269. PMID 24009134. Around 20% of European women have polycystic ovaries (the prevalence is even higher in some other populations) but approximately two-thirds of these women do not have PCOS
  5. ↑ Khan MJ, Ullah A, Basit S (2019). "Genetic Basis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Current Perspectives". Appl Clin Genet. 12: 249–260. doi:10.2147/TACG.S200341. PMC 6935309. PMID 31920361.
  6. ↑ Crespo RP, Bachega TA, Mendonça BB, Gomes LG (June 2018). "An update of genetic basis of PCOS pathogenesis". Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. 62 (3): 352–361. doi:10.20945/2359-3997000000049. PMC 10118782. PMID 29972435. S2CID 49681196.
  7. ↑ CDC (15 May 2024). "Diabetes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)". Diabetes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "Sarah Hall investigates polycystic ovary syndrome". The Guardian (in English). 28 February 2002. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  9. ↑ Migdol E. "'Teen Mom' Star Nails the 'Lose-Lose' Side of Chronic Illness Doctors Don't Always Get". The Mighty. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  10. ↑ "All the celebrities who've opened up about life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome". Cosmopolitan. 26 November 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  11. ↑ Chowdhury J. "What Every Woman Should Know About PCOS". Refinery29.com. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  12. ↑ "Actress Jaime King on her investment in Allara, a chronic care platform for women". Fortune. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  13. ↑ "Chrisette Michele Opens Up About Living With PCOS & No Longer Being Vegan - BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect". BlackDoctor.org. 10 December 2015. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  14. ↑ "Lea Michele On How PCOS Changed Her Relationship With Food: 'The Side Effects Can Be Brutal'". Health Magazine. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  15. ↑ Natale N (17 November 2021). "Keke Palmer Says PCOS Causes Facial Hair and Adult Acne". Prevention. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  16. ↑ Seemayer Z (26 September 2017). "Sasha Pieterse Tears Up Over Health Problems, Opens Up About Losing 15 Pounds Since Joining 'DWTS'". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  17. ↑ Mizoguchi K, Stern AB (5 October 2017). "Sasha Pieterse Wows on People's Ones to Watch Red Carpet as She Reveals Why She's 'So Thankful to DWTS'". people.com. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  18. ↑ Shultz, Cara Lynn (19 November 2024). "Florence Pugh Says It Was a 'Mind-Boggling Realization' to Learn She Had to Freeze Her Eggs at 27". People.
  19. ↑ "'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Actress Opens Up About Painful Disorder". ABC News. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  20. ↑ "Romee Strijd's Pregnancy Announcement Comes With an Honest Message About Reproductive Health". Vogue. 29 May 2020. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  21. ↑ Silman A (10 March 2020). "Lee's American Dream". The Cut. New York Media. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.

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