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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Ranae Ricci, Jessica Tupy, Andrea Weidling. What it is?. Small cysts on the ovaries Also called Stein- Leventhal syndrome. What are the causes?. They are unknown They think genetics could play a factor. Affects. Menstrual cycle Ability to have kids

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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  1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Ranae Ricci, Jessica Tupy, Andrea Weidling

  2. What it is? • Small cysts on the ovaries • Also called Stein-Leventhal syndrome

  3. What are the causes? • They are unknown • They think genetics could play a factor

  4. Affects • Menstrual cycle • Ability to have kids • Hormones • Appearance

  5. Symptoms • Infertility because no ovulation occurs • Infrequent, absent and/or irregular periods • Increased hair growth on face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes • Cysts on the ovaries • Acne, oily skin or dandruff • Weight gain or inability to lose weight • Male-pattern baldness (high levels of androgens)

  6. Symptoms • Patches of skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs that are thick and dark brown or black • Pelvic pain • Depression • Fatigue • Sleep Apnea

  7. Problems? • Hormone imbalance • Androgens • Insulin • Cardiovascular Disease • Death Rates • Just miscarriages not the mothers

  8. Diagnose • Medical History • Physical Exam • Pelvic exam • Blood tests • Vaginal Ultrasound

  9. Treatment • No cure • Lifestyle Modification • Birth Control • Fertility Medications

  10. What occurs in the body • When the follicle starts to develop it may not develop all the way so ovulation does not occur. • Some follicles remain as cysts on the ovary • Since the follicle doesn’t develop completely, progesterone doesn’t get produced and then the women’s menstrual cycle is irregular or even absent.

  11. If become pregnant, now what? • High rates of: • Miscarriages • Gestational diabetes • Pregnancy-induced high blood pressure • Premature delivery • Big Baby ( 9 pounds)

  12. After Menopause • Excessive hair growth and male pattern baldness and thinning of the hair gets worse • Having PCOS increases the risks of heart attack, stroke and diabetes

  13. India • Obese women are having a harder time at conceiving a child • 90% of women suffer • 2 main reasons • Unhealthy eating habits • Sedentary life style

  14. Social Struggles • Manly Appearance/Self Esteem • Reproduction • In Vitro Fertilization • Birth Control • Anxiety/Depression • Inability to lose weight

  15. Ethical Implications • Birth Control • In Vitro Fertilization • Not following a traditional family setting

  16. Question? • Should women be covered by insurance companies if they want to receive In Vitro Fertilization? • Birth control is one of the main methods of controlling the symptoms. Should women be looked down upon by their religion and the older generations? • Adoption is becoming more socially accepted. Should other forms of obtaining a family also become accepted?

  17. Work Cited • Bishara, H. "DivineCaroline." Women of India and PCOS. Real Girls Media Network, Inc., 20011. Web. 4 Nov 2011. <http://www.divinecaroline.com/22177/59517-india-pcos>. • "Britannica Encyclopedia." Stein-Leventhal Syndrome. Encyclopedia Britannica Inc., 2011. Web. 6 Nov 2011. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/564970/Stein-Leventhal-syndrome>. • Humphrey, Katie. "Insulite Laboratories." Reverse PCOS-Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Insulite Labs, Inc., n.d. Web. 8 Nov 2011. <http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/>. • Ramachandra, Praveen. "e PCOS." E Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. ePolycysticovarianSyndrome, 2009. Web. 3 Nov 2011. <http://epolycysticovariansyndrome.com/patient-education.php>. • "Women Health Matters Women's College Hospital." Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Women's College Hospital, 2011. Web. 1 Nov 2011. <http://www.womenshealthmatters.com/centres/pelvic_health/PCOS/index.html>. • "WomensHealth." Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). U.S Department of Health and Human Services, 17 Mar 2010. Web. 5 Nov 2011. <http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/polycystic-ovary-syndrome.cfm>.

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