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Search Our Site Help support the PCOSA become a member make a donation or volunteer. Join us for the 2003 PCOSA International Conference in Atlanta, GA, October 16-19, 2003 Locate a PCOS-treating medical professional near you PCOS Documentary Video Available Now "Scrambled; A Journey Through Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome" For more information about Scrambled or to order your copy please visit: Scrambled The Website Your Stories My periods became irregular at the age of 19. I began developing excessive facial and body hair as well as putting on weight. I went to my doctor, who, after a blood test and ultrasound scan, told me I have PCOS. I was advised to take birth control pills, but I refused, believing that my body was already messed up enough without introducing a chemical. As the years went by, my symptoms just got worse and one day I decided enough was enough. I begun to seriously cut back on unhealthy foods and do light regular exercise. More... Sonam Khan K. United Kingdom Share your story This Valentine's Day Have a Heart and donate to PCOSA to help yourself and others with PCOS! You can make the month of February and Valentine's Day even more special by donating to the Have a Heart for PCOS Donation Drive.

2. PCOS.net - Helping Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Resource for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome contains a description, diet information, research studies, support groups, news and links. http://www.pcos.net/

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Home About us Articles Books ... Quizzes Woman's Diagnostic Cyber Disease Profile Name polycystic ovarian syndrome Synonyms Stein-Leventhal syndrome, polycystic ovaries, sclerocystic ovaries, polycystic ovarian disease, PCOS, PCOD, PCO, anovulation with hyperandrogenism General description This disorder is characterized by changes to the ovaries such that multiple follicles accumulate in the ovaries without ovulation. The ovary secretes higher levels of testosterone and estrogens. This results in irregular or no menses, excess body hair growth, occasionally baldness, and often obesity, diabetes and hypertension. The main concerns of this condition are body changes (hair excess, obesity) and infertility due to anovulation. Because of the anovulation, women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are at risk for irregular and heavy menstrual bleeding problems, endometrial hyperplasia and even endometrial cancer ( ). They are also thought to be at increased risk for premature heart attacks and cardiac disease due to weight and diabetes effects although this has been recently questioned ( Is it common?

4. EMJA: Kidson, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A New Direction In Treatment Medical Journal of Australia article.Category Health Conditions and Diseases polycystic ovarian syndrome...... 38 This raises doubts about the short and long term safety of ovariansuppression in polycystic ovary syndrome with oral contraceptives. http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/nov16/kidson/kidson.html

Home Issues Classifieds More... ... Search For Debate Polycystic ovary syndrome: a new direction in treatment Warren Kidson MJA Abstract Introduction Insulin resistance in the polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovaries and the "metabolic syndrome" ... Articles on similar material Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome is a diagnosis made in 5%-10% of women between late adolescence and the menopause. Patients may present with oligomenorrhoea or amenorrhoea, anovulation or infertility, hirsutism or acne. Women with the syndrome have at least seven times the risk of myocardial infarction and ischaemic heart disease of other women, and by the age of 40 years up to 40% will have type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with insulin resistance, with consequent hyperinsulinaemia and (frequently) hyperlipidaemia and obesity. Recent research has shown that the application of diabetes management techniques aimed at reducing insulin resistance and hyperinsulinaemia (such as weight reduction and the administration of oral hypoglycaemic agents) can not only reverse testosterone and luteinising hormone abnormalities and infertility, but can also improve glucose, insulin and lipid profiles. The management of polycystic ovary syndrome should now include patient education and attention to diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors such as hyperlipidaemia, obesity, physical exercise, glucose intolerance, hypertension and cigarette smoking.

5. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) And Infertility DeLois Cooke Spryszak overviews polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects approximately six to ten percent of premenstrual http://infertility.about.com/library/weekly/aa022099.htm

zfp=-1 About Infertility Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Infertility with Apply Now Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS Answers to Frequently Asked Questions How Tos Center for Resolutions to Infertility ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: An Overview By DeLois Cooke Spryszak Definitions, Symptoms, and Methods of Diagnosis Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects approximately six to ten percent of pre-menstrual women. No two women affected by PCOS have the same symptoms, which is one of the reasons doctors have a difficult time making the diagnosis Common characteristics associated with PCOS are: Irregular menstrual cycles (oligomenorrhea) or no menstrual cycles (amenorrhea) Excessive facial and body hair growth (hirsutism) Male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia) Acne Polycystic ovaries Obesity/weight gain Infertility Since there is such a variety of symptoms that women with PCOS may experience

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7. Adolescent Medicine - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Clinical description from the Vanderbilt Medical Center.Category Health Conditions and Diseases polycystic ovarian syndrome...... polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was originally described in 1905 by Stein andLeventhal as a syndrome consisting of amenorrhea, hirsutism, and obesity in http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/peds/pidl/adolesc/polcysov.htm

PIDL Home/ Contents Development Nutrition Acute Illness ... Psychosocial Adolescent Medicine POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was originally described in 1905 by Stein and Leventhal as a syndrome consisting of amenorrhea, hirsutism, and obesity in association with enlarged polycystic ovaries. It is now realized that this relatively common syndrome is an extremely heterogenous clinical syndrome that begins soon after menarche and some authors prefer to refer to it as a syndrome of hyperandrogenic chronic anovulation . In fact, earlier studies of PCOS have focused on ovarian morphological findings and were considered to be an important diagnostic criteria. However, it was found that polycystic changes of the ovaries were observed in some normally cycling women. Furthermore, polycystic changes of the ovaries were shown to be associated with other well-defined diseases such as Cushing's syndrome, and an ovarian or adrenal tumor capable of producing androgen. In addition, recent studies have demonstrated that some women with characteristic clinical features of PCOS have normal-sized ovaries. Indeed, nothing inherently abnormal has thus far been found in the ovaries of PCOS. Therefore, the focus on ovarian morphology was shifted towards the hormonal characteristics of the syndrome.

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You are about to enter the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Zone Beware, the subject matter found within this web page is designed to enlighten and encourage women with this dreaded condition. If you enjoy being miserable and feeling like you’re the only person in the universe who must endure PCOS, then you have come to the wrong place! Hello and Welcome to my Web Site! My name is Dawn and I am a 31 year-old woman who lives with a condition called PCOS. My original intent for publishing this web site was to help educate and comfort the average PCOS-inflicted woman who happened to find her way into my domain. In retrospect, it was a rather cathartic endeavor that greatly helped to lift my own spirits as well. Please feel free to explore my little chunk of the universe and e-mail me with any comments you might have. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), and Stein-Leventhal Syndrome are all names for the same condition, which I will simply refer to as PCOS throughout my site. PCOS is an endocrine condition that afflicts roughly 6-10% of all pre-menopausal women.

10. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) At Soul Cysters.com Women with PCOS speak from the heart. A place to read the PCOS stories of your "cysters", Category Health Conditions and Diseases Personal Pages......Learn about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), by reading storiesof pcos cysters! Ask your questions about Polycystic Ovarian http://www.soulcysters.com/

Ask your questions about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) at the SoulCysters Message Board. You are not alone! My name is Kat Carney, your webmistress. Click here to read my PCOS story. I call it "My Journey to Health!" Every cyster has a story! Browse over 900 PCOStories, and see how differently PCOS affects each cyster. Make Soul Cysters truly special by sharing YOUR story! Over 100 Articles related to PCOS. Find info on medications, diets, and the latest research - new articles added weekly! Find some of the best PCOS resources online...from books, to low-carb info, it's all here! New links added every week! Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that affects millions of women. All too often, women feel very alone in their quest to get a handle on this misunderstood disorder, so that's why I've created SoulCysters.com, a cozy place for you to read the PCOS stories of others', and possibly share your PCOS experience.

11. Appendix B Cites the various tests used to identify individuals with insulin resistance, syndrome X, diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Links to sites that describe these tests and conditions in more detail. http://home.attbi.com/~creationsunltd/AppendixB.htm

APPENDIX B: ADDITIONAL SCREENING REFERENCES Helping Obese Women Improve Their Health Insulin Resistance and The Glycemic Index Back to the Overview: http://home.attbi.com/~creationsunltd/overview.htm American Diabetes Association Recommendations Common Laboratory Screening Measures DIABETES MELLITUS ... Web Sites: Major Organizations ADA Dietary Recommendations: Available: http://www.diabetes.org/virtualgrocery/mealplanning.asp 1. Eat a variety of foods 2. Follow the diabetes food guide pyramid for guidelines on what and how much to eat. People with diabetes have the same food needs as people without diabetes. 4. The amounts needed from each of the food groups is as follows: Grains, Beans, and Starchy Vegetables - 6 or more servings per day Fruits - 3-4 servings per day Vegetables - 3-5 servings per day Milk - 2-3 servings per day Fats and Oils - only in small amounts Sweets - only once in a while 5. Keeping a food record for a day or two, and then comparing the number of servings you eat to the number recommended by the diabetes food guide pyramid will tell you whether you are eating too much or too little of any of the food groups. 6. Also, remember that the recommended number of servings is for the whole day, so you might want to divide the total number by 3 to see the amount needed per meal. For example, 3-4 servings of fruit per day means 1 per meal or snack, spread throughout the day.

12. Kat Carney's Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Story Learn about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS),by reading stories of pcos cysters! http://www.soulcysters.com/my_story.htm

Home Frequently Asked Questions Contact Kat's Story ... CLICK HERE TO SHOP FOR LOW-CARBOHYDRATE FOOD AT DISCOUNT PRICES! My name is Kat Carney, and you might know me from my other website TheWeighWeWere.com - a collection of weight loss success stories that I started after I lost 90lbs. To my surprise, I found that many women were interested in my experience with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome , so I started SoulCysters in June 2000 - a collection of PCOS stories . Here is mine... ...The first time I remember being aware that I had an issue with ovarian cysts was when I was 21 yrs old. My GYN discovered a small one during a routine examination, but he didn't seem alarmed - and neither was I. We both ignored the fact that I was already exhibiting mild (but classic) symptoms of PCOS - hirsutism, obesity, irregular cycles, etc. For the next 6 years, I continued to ignore the symptoms until I couldn't any longer - my weight was at 220lbs, my hair was falling out, the hirsutism was spreading, and the phrase "irregular cycle" had become an understatement. I finally went to see another Gyn, and after some blood tests, and a sonogram, he diagnosed me with

13. Womens Health Issues By Dr Marilyn Glenville Includes the menopause, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, infertility, weight loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome and alternative HRT. http://www.marilynglenville.com

Home The Menopause Osteoporosis Natural Alternatives to Dieting ... Feedback Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD Welcome to The Natural Health Website for Women . This site has been specifically designed for helping women (and their partners) to improve their health through every stage of their lives. From PMS and menstrual problems to weight loss, smears, hysterectomies, infertility, the menopause, osteoporosis and many other conditions.* In these pages, you will discover the things you need to know about your health and learn how to regain control of your life and stay healthy, naturally. You will discover the facts every women should know about: What tests you can take to find out your present condition How to boost your energy, improve your health, and balance your emotions Practical and simple ways to control bingeing and food cravings What vitamins and minerals are vital for improving your condition How to combine natural medicine with conventional medicine for best results How to improve your sex drive Please feel free to explore the different sections. Each section gives step by step practical advice on what choices are available to you and how you can help yourself by taking control of your health. You will find lots of useful information to help you decide which treatment will be most beneficial to you. Just browse around, there will be something here that can help you.

14. Dianette Features information about the use of this drug in the treatment of hirsutism and polycystic ovarian syndrome. http://www.dundee.ac.uk/medicine/tayendoweb/images/dianette.htm

A B O U T Y O U R M E D I C I N E DIANETTE® (CO-CYPRINDIOL) IN HIRSUTISM in women (DIANETTE® (CO-CYPRINDIOL) IN POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE) How does it work? How do I take it? What side effects can be expected? ... Storing your medicine Available as tablets containing Cyproterone Acetate 2 mg + Ethinyloestradiol 35 microgram supplied under the trade name Dianette How does it work? Cyproterone Acetate is an anti-androgen and blocks the normal activity of the small amount of male type hormone called androgen which every women normally produces and is necessary for axillary and pubic hair formation and maintenance. Cyproterone can be highly effective in many women with excess sexual sited hair (called hirsutism). Only a small dose is present in Dianette combined with the female type hormone ethinyloestradiol (an oestrogen). This may be sufficient for women with mild hirsutism - much higher doses are used in severe cases (see Cyproterone Acetate). Cyproterone Acetate is also a potent progestational hormone (a second type of female sex hormone) and as such it inhibits the production of oestrogen. The addition of ethinyloestradiol compensates for the lack of oestrogen and the problems (hot flushes, menopausal-type symptoms) that would otherwise result. In relation to its component medicines, Dianette resembles the oral contraceptive and, indeed, acts as an oral contraceptive.

15. Shore Institute For Reproductive Medicine.-- Home Page Offering a profile of the doctor, information on fertility drugs and polycystic ovarian syndrome, and links. http://www.allenmorganmd.com/

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Please visit our new Diseases and Conditions / Infertility / Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS page at http://www.doctorpage.com/findit/Diseases_and_Conditions/Infertility/Polycystic_Ovarian_Syndrome_PCOS/index.htm The page you are viewing is no longer being updated. You can see a sample of it below: doctorpage Diseases and Conditions Infertility Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS ... Findit Related categories: Sorry, but you've run out of categories. Displaying listings 1-5 Official Web site of the PCOSupport, The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association PCOSupport is a non-profit organization that helps women get the support they need for dealing with PCOS and it's symptoms. http://www.pcosupport.org Polycystic Ovary Syndrome......Treatment with Insulin Lowering Medications http://www.ivf.com/pcostreat.html Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/peds/pidl/adolesc/polcysov.html Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) http://www.cs.umu.se/~medinfo/CaseStudies/256_4/Description.html The Polycystic ovary syndrome page http://www.cs.umu.se/~medinfo/CaseStudies/256_4.html

17. PCOS.net - Helping Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome These past few months have been hard on everyone, from every walkof life. Let us remember to embrace our families and our lives http://www.pcos.net/testcontent.html

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Online Treatment for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treatment for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms. Questions to ask your doctor, new developments and breakthrough treatments. Home Online Medical Dictionary Medical Encyclopedia Submit Your Site MediFocus MedCenter Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Introduction 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.

19. Disease Category Listing (313): Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Clinical Trials polycystic ovarian syndrome. California. Boston; Massachusetts GeneralHospital Urine Testing for polycystic ovarian syndrome Normal Controls. http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat313.html

Clinical Trials: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome California Stanford; Stanford University School of Medicine Rosiglitazone in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Stanford; Stanford University Medical Center We are looking for women with PCOS to participate in a study of a new insulin sensitizer medication. Stanford; Stanford University School of Medicine Massachusetts Boston; Massachusetts General Hospital Luteinizing Hormone in Polysystic Ovary Syndrome:Impact of Obesity Boston; Massachusetts General Hospital Effect of Insulin on Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Release in Women Boston; Massachusetts General Hospital Hormonal and Metabolic Impact of Binge Eating in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome-IVGTT Boston; Massachusetts General Hospital Urine Testing for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome- Normal Controls Boston; Massachusetts General Hospital Urine Testing for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Boston; Massachusetts General Hospital Effects of Oral Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Administration On Insulin Sensitivity And Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Secretion in Young Hyperandrogenic Women Boston; Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Womens Hospital

20. INCIID, PCOS FAQs Reviews in a question and answer format the link between insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Clear and to the point answers to a variety of questions. http://www.inciid.org/faq/pcos4.html

InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination PCOS Frequently Asked Questions What is the connection between insulin resistance and PCOS? How are insulin resistance and diabetes diagnosed? What is the glucose tolerance test (GTT) and what are normal values? Will following a low-carbohydrate diet affect the results of a fasting insulin test? ... Is everyone with PCOS also considered to have Syndrome X? 4.1 What is the connection between insulin resistance and PCOS? At least 30 percent of women with PCOS are insulin resistant, although some investigators claim a much stronger association exists. Hyperinsulinemia produces hyperandrogenism by stimulating ovarian androgen production and by reducing serum sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG). This can heighten PCOS symptoms. Reducing insulin resistance through the use of insulin-sensitizing medications can restore ovulatory function in many women with PCOS. It appears that even some patients who do not test as being insulin resistant may benefit from these medications. TOP 4.2 How are insulin resistance and diabetes diagnosed?

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