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polycystic overies what is it?

by f8099129, Apr 28, 2005 12:00AM
My wife has found out that our daughter has been diagnosed with polycystic overies, we have no idea what it is and would like to know the details and any information on the subject. This would give us an idea on what we can do to help and the process on getting the right treatment.
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by MickeyVicki, Apr 28, 2005 12:00AM
Check out this website for women with PCOS; it is www.soulcysters.net or www.soulcysters.com; I am sorry that I do not recall which it is but you should be able to find it.

by shafranu, Jun 18, 2005 12:00AM
I have just been diagnosed with polycystic overies and i would like more information about what causes it and how it can be treated.

by kylie09, Aug 21, 2007 09:11AM
Doctors are saying I have Polycistic Overies, have a genetic history of it as well as overian cancer.
Any info would be great. Thanks.

by SimplyStar, Aug 21, 2007 10:36AM
To: kylie09
Signs and symptoms

  Polycystic ovary syndrome  
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome usually have at least several of the many signs and symptoms associated with PCOS, including:

Irregular or no menstruation. This is the most common characteristic. Irregular menstruation means having menstrual cycles that occur at intervals longer than 35 days or fewer than eight times a year. The condition may begin in adolescence with the onset of menstruation, or it may appear later after a weight gain.
Signs of excess androgen. Elevated levels of male hormones may result in physical signs, such as long, coarse hair on your face, chest, lower abdomen, back, upper arms or upper legs (hirsutism); acne; and male-pattern baldness (alopecia). However, not all women who have polycystic ovary syndrome have physical signs of androgen excess.
Enlarged ovaries with multiple cysts. Your doctor may detect ovarian cysts by ultrasound. However, you may have ovaries with multiple cysts but still not have polycystic ovary syndrome. And you may have PCOS but have ovaries that appear normal.
Infertility. Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of female infertility in the United States.
Obesity. It's estimated that about half of women with polycystic ovary syndrome are obese.
Skin tags. These small, excess growths of skin that are usually found on your neck or in your armpit are common in women with PCOS.
Prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The ability to use insulin effectively is impaired in PCOS and can result in high blood sugar levels and diabetes. Prediabetes is also called impaired glucose tolerance.
Acanthosis nigricans. This is the medical term for darkened, velvety skin on the nape of your neck, armpits, inner thighs, vulva or under your breasts.
Additionally, the following are more likely to occur in women with PCOS:

High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol
Elevated levels of C-reactive protein, which may be associated with cardiovascular problems
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, a liver disease
Sleep apnea

by clare7577, Sep 10, 2008 09:31AM
To: ovarian cysts
i have a problem with ovarian cysts,i had them drained 3 years ago because they were causing me discomfort and pain during and after intercourse,a couple of medical professionals as much as told me long term use of the depo=prevera contraceptive injection was to blame.

by mariazafar, Jul 16, 2009 03:04PM
To: ovarian cyst
i had irregular menses since 1 month.and alot of discharge with foul smell..and blood stains. my doctor diagnosed polycystic overies..it was a great shock for me.. i am 20 years old ant my weight is 95 kgs and my height is 5' 5"..its too much...
i love babies.. m single rit now..but i want to know what are the precautions i shd take take to recover..fully recover n normal. plz help me out... how shd i change my life style to get haelthy again..and how can this disease be cured..is it dangerous ...?? can it transform into cancer. if yes what r the factors for that..plz answer..
and how can i lose my weight..
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