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 July 2009

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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:   Sep 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 and the heart
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome have evidence of subclinical cardiovascular disease.
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 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:   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 2008
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:   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:   Aug 2008
Title:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) 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 2008
Title:   Insulin-sensitising drugs for polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome affects menstruation, prevents ovulation and causes hirsutism. Women with PCOS are also at risk of developing metabolic syndrome and have an increased rate of insulin resistance compared with women of similar body weight with n...
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   In vitro maturation in sub fertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome undergoing assisted reproduction
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome undergoing conventional assisted reproduction techniques are at an increased risk of ovarian hyperstimulation, This is often associated with the retrieval of immature oocytes, poor fertilisation, and low pregnancy ...
Date:   May 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:   Metformin treatment before and during IVF or ICSI in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by chronic failure or absence of ovulation (anovulation) and excessive production of male hormones (hyperandrogenism) with the clinical manifestations of irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, hirsutis...
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Publisher:   Dietitians Association of Australia
Description:   Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) refers to a cluster of conditions that occur in 5% to 10% of premenopausal women in Australia. A family history of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or type 2 diabetes may indicate a predisposition to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Date:   Jan 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
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