Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS) is a syndrome in which the ovaries are enlarged and have several fluid-filled sacs or cysts. These cysts may look like a string of pearls or a pearl necklace, and a woman can develop one cyst or many cysts. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a leading cause of infertility and is the most common reproductive syndrome in women of childbearing age.

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Reviewed May 2008

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Title:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome by professional health specialists.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Information on managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   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).
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   PCOS symptoms
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   There are many symptoms but each woman will be quite individual in her presentation. Symptoms may present from puberty but may begin in the twenties.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Medical management of PCOS
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Even a 5% loss of weight will reduce insulin resistance and result in symptom improvement.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   PCOS risks
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   With the increase in androgens, menstrual problems and changes in insulin there is an increased risk of: lipid abnormalities including high cholesterol, low HDL & high LDL cholesterol (the different forms of cholesterol)diabetes, insulin resistance or elevated insulin levels.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   About PCOS
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone or endocrine syndrome or group of clinical symptoms and was first described by doctors in the 1930s.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that causes cysts on a woman's ovaries. People often think of large grapefruit-sized cysts when they hear the term 'polycystic ovaries'. However in the case of PCOS, the cysts are tiny.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Sexual health and diabetes
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   Reproductive health can be affected by having diabetes and certain conditions can lead to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Long versus short course treatment with Metformin and Clomiphene Citrate for ovulation induction in women with PCOS
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy among reproductive-aged women. Apart from infertility, women with PCOS often have other endocrine disorders, including insulin resistance, hyperinsulinaemia and hyperandrogenism. Metform...
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an inherited disorder that affects girls and women of childbearing age. It causes many abnormal cysts (fluid filled 'balloon'-like structures) to develop in ovaries that are larger than usual.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an inherited disorder that affects girls and women of childbearing age. It causes many abnormal cysts (fluid filled 'balloon'-like structures) to develop in ovaries that are larger than usual.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an inherited disorder that affects girls and women of childbearing age. It causes many abnormal cysts (fluid filled 'balloon'-like structures) to develop in ovaries that are larger than usual.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition of unknown cause. It is associated with problems such as irregular (usually less frequent) menstrual cycles, excessive hair growth, acne, obesity, infertility and the possible development of diabetes and osteoporosis. Treatment for PCOS can include weight reduction, the use of hormones or - in some cases - an operation.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Laparoscopic 'drilling' by diathermy or laser for ovulation induction in anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have trouble ovulating. Gonadotrophins are hormones produced by the pituitary gland. Women with PCOS may be treated with gonadotrophins (either from urinary sources or recombinant techniques) but gonadotrophin...
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Insulin-sensitising drugs versus the combined oral contraceptive pill for hirsutism, acne and risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer in polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Women with polycystic ovary syndrome suffer from excessive hairiness (hirsutism), irregular periods, and acne. They are also at greater risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer. In women with polycystic ovary syndrome ...
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   This is a hormonal condition in which the ovaries are enlarged and contain many small cysts.
Date:   Jun 2006
Title:   Polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder affecting between 5-10% of women.
Date:   Mar 2006
Title:   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - women's health information package
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Annotated bibliography of selected quality resources about polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos)
Date:   Jan 2006
Title:   PCOS definition
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone or endocrine syndrome or group of clinical symptoms and was first described by doctors in the 1930s.
Date:   Dec 2005
Title:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects five to 10 per cent of women of reproductive age.
Date:   Dec 2005
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