Evidence Based Project: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a difficult, life changing condition for many women (Madnani, Khan, Chauhan & Parmar, 2013). In the United States alone, PCOS affects approximately 5 million women of childbearing age. The price tag to the health care system for PCOS identification and management is approximately 4 billion dollars yearly (National Institute of Health Office of Disease Prevention, 2014). Background Information Polycystic ovary syndrome
POLYCYSTIC OVARIES SYNDROME Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) is an ovulation disorder and infertility that occurs in many women. Polycystic ovaries syndrome dates back to 1845 where it was described in a French manuscript as being “changes in the ovaries”. It was called “sclerocystic”. Polycystic ovaries syndrome is a problem that occurs in with the ovaries. A “polycystic ovary is characterized as being a tough, thickened, shiny white covering overlying a layer of many small cysts just under
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a health situation which takes place due to the hormonal discrepancy in women. It may make you suffer from unbalanced periods, unnecessary hair growth etc. It's a widespread gynecological problem amongst teen girls and young women, In PCOS, ovaries stop working to accept the right hormonal indications from the pituitary gland. These indications are significant because without these indications you won't be capable to make eggs each month. • Why PCOS changes
Have you ever wondered which diseases affects the reproductive system? Today, I will be telling you one of many diseases it affects one being Pelvic inflammatory disease. Pelvic inflammatory disease is an acute infection of a females reproductive organs. It causes inflammation to your organs. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a clinical syndrome that can result from microorganisms from the vagina to the upper genital tract. When having Pelvic inflammatory disease it can damage a woman’s reproductive
The solutions of PCOS With PCOS you may suffer from unbalanced periods, unnecessary hair growth etc.Almost one out of ten women have PCOS. It's a widespread gynecological problem amongst teen girls and young women. Generally, it happens when LH found in the pituitary gland or levels of insulin found in the pancreas are too high, which causes the ovaries to create large amounts of testosterone. • Why PCOS changes the menstrual cycle of the women? A woman with PCOS suffers an abnormal menstrual cycle
This inability deprives the woman’s reproductive system to attempt conception. Anovulation can be caused by failure from one of three things; the ovaries, the reproductive centers, or a malfunction in certain parts of the reproductive system that results from a disruption in the orderly sequence of hormonal changes that controls the release
women of reproductive age group in Pakistan (4). The diagnosis of this syndrome is mostly clinical. Various sets of clinical features have been used to identify PCOS in studies globally. It was estimated in one study that about 70% of women with anovulation and normal serum gonadotropin levels suffer from PCOS(1), whereas 50% of those with PCOS are overweight(5). Some studies also used ultrasound imaging in diagnosing PCOS and reported a prevalence of 21% to 22%. In a study from North America PCOS
within a family have experienced the same issues like endometriosis or premature menopause, the patient is at an increased risk for similar problems. Disrupted ovarian function. A disruption can lead to an absence of ovulation, also known as anovulation. These disruptions can be caused by numerous
Hunter Hardman Biology Alcoholism: The Effects on the Body Alcoholism is a disease that describes an array of problems with alcohol. This disease is highly addictive and has many negative effects on the body. Alcohol affects almost every aspect of the body, including many vital organs, and deteriorates the health of long- term alcohol users. Alcohol has harmful effects on the brain by interfering with the brains pathways. The consumption of alcohol can affect how the brain works, which can cause
Metabolic Syndrome (syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome) is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for diabetes mellitus (DM), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke.2 It is characterized by abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, low HDL, and elevated triglycerides. Some hallmarks of metabolic syndromes are dyslipidemia, central adiposity, and a predisposition to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, certain cancers
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is a condition in which the ovaries contain many cysts that are often fluid filled. It is said to be the most common endocrinologic disorder for modern-day women. According to the Health and Wellness Resource Center, ovaries are small organs in the lower abdomen of females. In fact, each one is only the size of an almond! However, with PCOS, as they fill with cysts, they must enlarge to accommodate the cysts. The US Department of Health and Human
As stated in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “substantial weight loss can lead to hormonal changes, including reduced levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, often resulting in anovulation or amenorrhea”. In a longigitidunal study, “Fertility and prenatal attitude toward pregnancy in women with eating disorders,” it has been determined that lifetime eating disorders are correlated with fertility problems, unplanned pregnancies, and
INTRODUCTION: MEDICAL DEFINITION OF INFERTITLITY A couple is said to be suffering from infertility, if they have been having unprotected sex for one year, or in some cases six months; without the woman conceiving. According to medical experts, recurrent miscarriage is also categorized as infertility (www.webmd.com). For the purposes of this research, the focus will be on infertility among women of childbearing age. The first part focuses on signs and symptoms; and contributing factors. The second
Thyroid Storm Introduction In the emergency department, failure to recognize thyroid storm, also known as thyrotoxic crisis, can be lethal. Although the incidence of thyroid storm is relatively low, the mortality rate approaches 20% (Carroll & Matfin, 2010). It is theorized that causes of thyroid storm can be from a myriad of conditions: from myocardial infarction, to sepsis, and even Graves Disease. Although this diagnosis accompanies a high mortality rate, the treatment and management of this