Gynecology

How women can get rid of polycystic ovary syndrome??? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in which the levels of a woman’s sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone) are not in proper balance. This affects menstrual cycle and result in infertility among women dealing with this condition. This syndrome can also cause unwanted changes in physical appearance. In the event of lack of treatment, it can cause severe health issues, like heart disease and diabetes with the passage of time. Mainly the women with this syndrome develop many small cysts in their ovaries. That is the reason that it is known as polycystic ovary syndrome. Though the cysts are harmless but they can result in hormonal imbalances. However, timely diagnosis and treatment can help control the symptoms and avert long-term issues. Polycystic ovary syndrome can be treated, but there’s no cure. The treatment can differ from woman to woman, depending on specific symptoms. Treatment can lessen unpleasant symptoms and help out to prevent long-term health issues. Here are some ways to ease symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome... 1. Make some lifestyle changes Making some lifestyle changes such as doing some regular exercise and weight control are the main treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). One should often try to fit in any moderate activity as well as any vigorous activity. Walking is the best exercise that the majority of people can do. 2. Medications You can also ask your doctor…

The medical removal of a fallopian tube and an ovary is called a unilateral oophorectomy. A bilateral oophorectomy is the process of removing both sets of fallopian tubes and ovaries. The way that an oophorectomy was performed began to change, in the 1990s. The risk in women who have no family past of the disease is less than 1%. Removing the ovaries increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and speeds up osteoporosis unless a woman starts taking a prescribed hormone replacements. Of all…

The number of women in the United States alone affected by the common endocrinopathy, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is between five to eight percent (Barnieri, & Ehrmann, 2017). As an advanced practice nurse, it is imperative to be familiar with syndromes that can affect an individual’s quality of life as well as their health status. Polycystic ovarian syndrome can impact both of these aspects of a woman’s life, and should alert the clinician to the need for further assessment. PCOS causes…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and perplexing endocrine disorder of women in their reproductive years. It is a heterogenous syndrome which is characterized by persistent hyperandrogenic chronic anovulation frequently associated with hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, resulting in menstrual irregularity , infertility and hirsuitism. Over the years investigators began to study the etiopathogenesis of this disorder and through many modifications of terminology the condition has…

INTRODUCTION Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of most common hormonal disorder among the women of reproductive age. In this condition, a woman’s ovaries are generally bigger than normal size. Basically, it is a condition in which there is imbalance of female sex hormones which lead to infrequent menstrual cycles. Profoundly, polycystic means the ovaries have multiple cysts or follicles that hardly grow to maturity or produce eggs that are capable of being fertilized. PCOS is one of the…

• PCOS carries with it body changes that may be more troubling for a female than the actual cause of these changes. What body changes may affect the female? How does the nurse practitioner address these with the patient? What education and counseling does the nurse practitioner offer? Patients with Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have a multispecialty hormonal disorder presenting with irregular menses or anovulatory and body changes resulting from signs of hyperandrogenis such as acne,…

Case Summary Savannah is a 16-year-old healthy student female who came with her mother for a routine pre-participation softball sports exam. The visit is to promote and establish professional interaction between adolescent patient and healthcare provider. The immunizations are up-to-date and an interview conducted. Unfortunately, during the assessment was revealed that Savannah is engaging in unprotected sex. Therefore, counseling for birth control was given, and Savannah scheduled to return…

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common hormonal disorder that can occur in women of reproductive age. it can cause issues with a woman’s menstrual cycle, pregnancy, weight, and overall health. Hormones are chemical substances secreted by the endocrine system into the blood stream that acts to control or regulate specific physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction. The pituitary gland, which is a member of the endocrine system, is a tiny organ found at the…

Abstract Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine disorder in women. It goes undiagnosed for many years and usually is not discovered until a woman is trying to conceive a child. Polycystic ovarian syndrome causes infertility, weight gain, acne, insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances, unwanted hair, hair loss, irregular cycles, and countless more symptoms. It is one of the most common endocrine disorders, but so much is unknown about it. Diagnoses starts with a blood panel, then and…

INTRODUCTION Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine system disorder caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones, it impacts 4% to 8% of women of productive age. Every month the ovaries make an egg that is a part of a healthy menstrual cycle. But with PCOS, the egg may not grow because of the growth of the ovarian cysts that contain small collections of fluid called follicles that is found in each ovary which can be seen during an ultrasound. The symptoms of PCOS include irregular…