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, 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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Updated January 2012

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Title:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome is associated with problems such as irregular (usually less frequent) menstrual cycles, excessive hair growth, acne, obesity, infertility and the possible development of diabetes. Treatment for PCOS can include weight reduction, the use of hormones or, in some cases, an operation.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Media release. Huge boost for women suffering from PCOS
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australian women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) will benefit from more effective diagnosis and treatment as a result of new world leading PCOS evidence based guidelines.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Australian Guideline for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Published
Publisher:   HealthInsite Editorial Team
Description:   Australian experts have developed the worlds first accessible evidence-based guideline for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition with reproductive, metabolic and mental health impacts.
Date:   Aug 2011
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 2011
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:   Oct 2010
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:   Nov 2009
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:   Jul 2009
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:   Jul 2009
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:   Jul 2009
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:   Jul 2009
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:   Jul 2009
Title:   Polycystic ovary syndrome - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition in which the ovaries are enlarged and contain many small cysts.
Date:   Apr 2009
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:   Drug treatments in polycystic ovary syndrome (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Some women develop lots of cysts on their ovaries. If this causes abnormal periods, infertility, acne and excessive hair growth, it is called polycystic ovary syndrome. Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome are overweight. Losing weight is therefore an essential part of treatment. If weight loss does not make the periods regular, an oral contraceptive pill can be used.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Drugs treatments in polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The recognition that insulin resistance has a central role in polycystic ovary syndrome has led to new approaches to treatment. While clinical presentations may still be managed symptomatically, there is increasing interest in insulin sensitisers including metformin. Drug treatments do not displace the management of behavioural risk factors to achieve weight loss in women who are overweight or obese. Weight loss leads to improvement in symptoms, and other long-term health benefits.
Date:   Oct 2004

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