81. What Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common condition that can leadto obesity, infertility, malepattern baldness and acne. http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnancyandbaby/fertility/infertility/articles/0,9547

var cimsCid = ''; var cimsUid = '182769'; you are here iVillage.co.uk fertility conception join free horoscopes quizzes search Beauty Computers Health Horoscopes the Internet iVillage UK Money News Parenting Pregnancy Relationships Showbiz iVillage Channels choose... iVillage Home Beauty Computers Games Health Horoscopes Money Motoring Parenting Relationships Shopping In this Channel Front Page Pregnancy Fertility Baby ... Childcare What's New Message Boards Tools and Quizzes Experts Services Free Newsletters Pregnancy Parenting Health iVillage News more newsletters A common, curable cause of infertility Fat, hairy, spotty and infertile - polycystic ovarian syndrome sufferers are the Cinderellas of gynaecology. Dr Gillian Lockwood offers remedies that work What is PCOS and how can I tell if I have it? One in five of all women have polycystic ovaries, but only a small proportion of these women will suffer from true Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS can get fat and spotty and sad, and find it difficult to get pregnant. They sometimes comfort eat, only to find that their doctors tell them it's their fault and they should lose weight. The good news is that PCOS is advertisement the only weight problem that is entirely due to a hormonal imbalance (and not just an inability to stay out of the fridge).

82. Healthgrrl: Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Understanding polycystic ovarian syndrome. Instead, the doctor took one look at me,ordered a batch of tests and told me that I had polycystic ovarian syndrome. http://www.cybergrrl.com/views/healthgrrl/art6443/

Forums Chat Register Login Healthgrrl Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome POCS commonly stands in the way of women and pregnancy, but there is help. by Jana Siciliano When my husband and I decided that we were ready to get pregnant, I went immediately to my sisters' doctor, the one who delivered my two beautiful nieces and one very adorable nephew without any big problems. I thought I would walk in, they'd tell me to try to lose some weight beforehand, but that all systems were go. Instead, the doctor took one look at me, ordered a batch of tests and told me that I had polycystic ovarian syndrome. He also said that it would be a miracle if I could get pregnant without the help of drugs, though they would only make it a 50/50 proposition. I thought I had never ever heard worse news in my life. But, armed with a desire for knowledge, I started researching this "disease." What follows is a listing of the warning signs and what you can do about it if you have it. Many women do become pregnant, even with PCOS, and I am happy to say that I am presently one of them. Despite critical long-term health consequences, PCOS is an often unrecognized and under-treated syndrome. It's also one of the most common hormonal imbalances among women of reproductive age. It's about time that those of us who have been dealt this annoying medical card be taught what we can do to help ourselves live healthier lives, as women and mothers. Some Symptoms The symptoms are the sorts of "female problems" that could be accounted for in many different waysobesity, excessive hair growth or thinning all over the body, problem skin, menstrual irregularity and an unhealthy craving for carbohydrates all add up to PCOS. Yes, alone they could be symptoms of other problems, but together they are the ultimate warning signs of PCOS.

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Search Site: Search Web: HealingWell Medcenter Medifocus Guide 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. Decisions regarding treatment of PCOS depend on the extent of medical problems (morbidity) caused by the condition and the woman's preferences regarding fertility.

84. Women's Health - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - NIEHS Research Initiatives polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an ovulation disorder characterized by infertility,irregular menstrual cycles, excessive body weight, and excessive http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/resinits/ri-15.htm

Women's Health - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome NIEHS Contact: Barbara Davis, V.M.D., Ph.D. Female Reproductive Pathology Group Laboratory of Experimental Pathology Division of Intramural Research e-mail: davis1@niehs.nih.gov Jerrold J. Heindel, Ph.D. Organs and Systems Toxicology Branch Division of Extramural Research and Training e-mail: heindelj@niehs.nih.gov Relevant Links: Conference: Women's Health and the Environment - The Next Century: Advances in Uterine Leiomyoma Research (October, 1999) Research Initiatives Home Environmental Health Information NIEHS welcomes your comments and suggestions. Please send them to: WebCenter (webcenter@niehs.nih.gov) Page created: 19 Aug 1999

85. NHS Direct Online Encyclopedia Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome NHS Direct Online Encyclopedia entry on polycystic ovarian syndrome includingdescription, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment. polycystic ovarian syndrome. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/nhsdoheso/display.asp?sTopic=Polycyst

86. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome A Major Cause Of Infertility Previously named SteinLevinthal Syndrome, it is now called PolycysticOvarian Syndrome (PCOS). It's most general definition is http://www.babyzone.com/dileo/pcos.asp

87. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome As A Cause Of Infertility polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a relatively common cause of femaleinfertility and other health problems. polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), http://infertility.miningco.com/library/ifctr/blpco.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 (PCOS) Classification in relation to fertility: complex endocrinologic disorder resulting in chronic anovulation Also called: PCOS, PCO, Stein Leventhal syndrome, hyperandrogenic chronic anovulation Female/Male: Female only Most Common Clinical symptoms: obesity amenorrhea anovulation hirsutism enlarged ovaries inadequately developing follicular cysts Other symptoms: mild elevation of insulin and associated insulin resistance abnormal uterine bleeding dark discoloration of skin in folds or creases (HAIR-AN syndrome) male-pattern hair loss adult acne How does PCOS make a woman infertile? Suggested Diagnostic Evaluations: Labwork: LH:FSH ratio equal or greater than 3:1 ratio = PCOS elevations = PCOS prolactin TSH DHEAS Ultrasound: appearance of many small cysts on ovaries, commonly called "string of pearls"

88. NIH Press Release-Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients Sought For Research At NI PATIENTS WITH polycystic ovarian syndrome SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH AT NIHMysterious Disorder of Ovulation Causes Weight Gain, Infertility. http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/oct97/nichd-15.htm

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH National Institute of Child Health and Human Development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Robert Bock PATIENTS WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH AT NIH Mysterious Disorder of Ovulation Causes Weight Gain, Infertility Researchers at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) are recruiting women with polycystic ovarian syndrome for a new treatment for the infertility associated with that condition. The NICHD study is seeking women who have not responded to the conventional therapy for the condition, treatment with the fertility drug clomiphene citrate. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which women may have acne, increased facial and body hair growth, irregular menstrual cycles, and difficulty in getting pregnant. From 5 to 10 percent of American women have the condition. About 50 percent of women with PCOS are obese; many also are at increased risk of having recurrent miscarriage, heart disease and diabetes. Because the syndrome was originally described by Drs. Stein and Leventhal, PCOS was once known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome. The NICHD study is recruiting women between the ages of 18 and 39 who have PCOS and who are interested in getting pregnant. Because women with PCOS have high levels of androgens (male hormones) circulating in their blood, NICHD scientists hypothesize that treating them with flutamide, a drug that blocks androgens, may allow them to ovulate.

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90. Nevada Center For Reproductive Medicine - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Russell polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS) has recently become a hot topic of discussion. In http://www.nevadafertility.com/education/pcos.html

About NCRM Home Advantages of NCRM Services NCRM Team ... Contact Us Education Main Page Female Reproductive System Phases of the Menstrual Cycle Infertility Acronyms ... Dr. Foulk on Healthbanks.com Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Russell A. Foulk, M.D. Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist Medical Director, Nevada Center for Reproductive Medicine Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has recently become a hot topic of discussion. In the past two years, no other condition in the field of reproductive medicine has been more popular in both the lay-press and Internet. It was once rarely recognized by people except those affected infertile women who received treatment from Reproductive Endocrinologists. Now, individuals are themselves learning more about the condition than most physicians know. Almost daily, I am asked by a patient about what they have read on the web, heard from a friend or learned from a women’s magazine. It has been fascinating to observe the educational waves of the mass media that have empowered patients with knowledge to recognize and treat this important disorder. What is PCOS?

91. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS polycystic ovarian syndrome. Polycystic There is an association devotedto polycystic ovarian syndrome which may be of interest. The http://www.birthsource.com/proarticlefile/proarticle115.html

PCOS: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome , affects up to 10 percent of premenopausal women and can influence a woman's fertility. Women with this disorder often experience amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods) and with that an absence of ovulation, numerous cysts on the ovary, facial and body hair growth, acne, thinning hair, obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. They appear to have a higher than normal amount of adrenal androgens. Ovarian follicles cannot convert the androgens to estrogens, thus causing a build up of androgens. The absence of adequate estrogens and a surge of androgens lead to an increase in male hormones in the female. That is why there appears to be male characteristics such as lack of ovulation, increased facial and body hair, and thinning hair. Many women with PCOS experience few, if any, ovulations. With so few ovulations, it can take years to become pregnant by natural means. They may need to rely on fertility medications such as Clomid to induce ovulation. Steroids or other androgen reducing medications may be given as well to encourage ovulation and to aid in implantation. When Clomid does not work, injections of gonadotropins may be the next step. These are quite effective, but may produce multiples. Gonadotropin (FSH) injections involve daily injections and frequent visits with the physician. A new method of inducing ovulation is metformin, an oral medication known to aid in controlling diabetes. This, sometimes used in combination with Clomid, has enable some women with PCOS to conceive. Although there are no known side-effects to the baby of metformin on the fetus, there are not enough studies to know the long-term effects, if any, on the baby. Therefore, some doctors will not prescribe this medication to women trying to conceive.

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93. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Prediction of the Effect of Metformin Treatment in Patients with PolycysticOvary Syndrome. Symptoms? A lack of periods (or too many http://nichollsvi.tripod.com/qpco.html

Get Five DVDs for $.49 each. Join now. Tell me when this page is updated Homepage PCO Endometriosis Fibroids Infertility Menopause Abortion Doctor Listings Birth Control Support Groups/Webpages Herbal Remedies Prescription Drugs Pregnancy/Birth info Abnormal Bleeding About Me Time for a Cure webring Latest News Dr. Speroff notes Progesterone Creams Move your mouse over the left/right arrow image to scroll menu for other pages. General info Tests Treatments PCO sites ... Prediction of the Effect of Metformin Treatment in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptoms? A lack of periods (or too many) Periods that are too heavy (greater than 1 pad/tampon soaked through in 1 hour) Hirsuitism (dark hairs on your neck (beard), chin (sideburns), breasts, lower abdomen, and other areas) You gain weight on a low fat diet without cheating Acne Mood swings/depression associated with eating or your hormones Infertility Relatives with Type II Diabetes or infertility problems Possible thyroid problems, but this is not confirmed. (See Polyglandular Deficiency Syndromes for more info.

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97. PCOS Some women with polycystic ovaries have 'polycystic ovarian syndrome' where theydo not release an egg each month (ovulation) and have associated hormone http://www.jeanhailes.org.au/issues/oi_pcos.htm

Other Issues Breast Cancer Breast Health Heart Disease ... Premenstrual Syndrome Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Printer friendly page Some women with polycystic ovaries have 'polycystic ovarian syndrome' where they do not release an egg each month (ovulation) and have associated hormone changes, in particular, too much androgen (testosterone). These women may have: Menstrual irregularities (ie) infrequent periods; Infertility due to their ovaries not releasing eggs; Acne due to excessive testosterone production; Excessive hair growth also due to excessive testosterone production; or Obesity. In the longer term, these women have a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol / triglycerides, high blood pressure and heart disease. Insulin Resistance It is thought that some women with PCOS have insulin resistance. This means that body cells are resistant to insulin and levels of insulin in the blood rise. This is also what happens in people with Type 2 diabetes and in people who are overweight. Therefore lifestyle problems such as obesity and inactivity will aggravate PCOS symptoms. Excessive insulin levels may then cause: Changes in the ovary which mean that it does not release eggs each month, resulting in irregular periods and infertility

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99. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Duke University Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility PCOS orpolycystic ovarian syndrome is related to disorders such as anovulation and http://www2.mc.duke.edu/depts/obgyn/ivf/pco.htm

Home About Us Statistics The People Infertility COH Clomid Insemination Hyperstimulation IVF IVF Tour Medications Mixing Injections Risks Pharmacies Retrieval Embrology ICSI Cryopreservation Embryo Transfer Frozen Embryo Transfer Donor Cycles Oocyte Donor Oocyte Recipient IVF Costs IVF FAQ Fetal Ultrasounds Adoption Child Free Living Andrology Donor Sperm Psychology Services Surgery Laparoscopy Hysteroscopy Myomectomy Microsurgery Reanastamosis Uterine Fibroids HSG Miscarriage PCO Syndrome Ectopic Pregnancy Links Table of Contents Feedback Search Photo Gallery Home Box 3143 Durham, NC 27710 Telephone: (919) 684-5327 Fax (919) 681-7904 Search Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) General Information Infertility Diagnosis Treatment General Information Some sections may seem very technical as this is a complex disorder Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a set of clinical findings and not a disease itself. There are many abnormalities which may collectively produce the findings which characterize PCOS. Originally the syndrome was termed Stein-Leventhal Syndrome after the investigators who published papers on the clinical findings in 1935. With the advent and availability of ultrasound, the term polycystic ovaries became more common. This name refers to the characteristic ultrasound appearance of the ovaries. Due to abnormal follicular development, the ovaries have multiple small follicles usually measuring <5mm dispersed around the periphery of the ovary in a pattern often referred to as a "string of pearls".

100. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome | Principal Health News polycystic ovarian syndrome. Related topics • Ovarian Cysts. McLaughlin, Mercedes. PolycysticOvarian Syndrome Association. PO Box 80517, Portlabd, OR 97280. http://www.principalhealthnews.com/topic/polycysticovarian

About This Site Registration FAQ Contact Us ... Site Awards You are here: Home Women's Health Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Related topics: Ovarian Cysts McLaughlin, Mercedes Below: Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition characterized by the accumulation of numerous cysts (fluid-filled sacs) on the ovaries associated with high male hormone levels, chronic anovulation (absent ovulation), and other metabolic disturbances. Classic symptoms include excess facial and body hair, acne, obesity, irregular menstrual cycles, and infertility. Description PCOS, also called Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a group of symptoms caused by underlying hormonal and metabolic disturbances that affect about 6% of premenopausal women. PCOS symptoms appear as early as adolescence in the form of amenorrhea (missed periods), obesity, and hirsutism, the abnormal growth of body hair. A disturbance in normal hormonal signals prevents ovulation in women with PCOS. Throughout the cycle, estrogen levels remain steady, luteinizing hormone (LH) levels are high, and follide stimulating hormone (FSH) and progesterone levels are low. Since eggs are rarely or never released from their follicles, multiple ovarian cysts develop over time. One of the most important characteristics of PCOS is hyperandrogenism, the excessive production of male hormones (androgens), particularly testosterone, by the ovaries. This accounts for the male hair-growth patterns and acne in women with PCOS. Hyperandrogenism has been linked with insulin resistance (the inability of the body to respond to insulin) and hyperinsulinemia (high blood insulin levels), both of which are common in PCOS.

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