Question 1

how to treat polycystic ovarian smydrom?

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Birth control pills.: ....And weight loss.   Tests to rule out metabolic syndrome(diabetes etc.) may be needed.

Question 2

i have polycystic ovarian diease and every now and again i will get pains so massive  i can barely move and sometimes it causes constipation. why? :/

Accepted Answer

Not PCOS: Pcos does not cause pain. By definition pcos causes small less than 1 CM cysts not big ones which can cuase pain. I would see your primary care doctor and discuss irritable bowel syndrome. I would also discuss with an obgyn to better understand pcos and to discuss other causes of pain.

Question 3

what is polycystic ovarian syndrome?

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Hormone imbalance: Pcos is an imbalance in hormones that can cause irregular periods, acne, excess hair, and infertility.  Blood tests can determine if your pcos is from an imbalance in pituitary hormones (lh & fsh), adrenal hormones (dheas), or Insulin resistance.  Some doctors recommend a pelvic ultrasound to assess the ovaries to look for cysts.

Question 4

what exactly is polycystic ovarian syndrome like?

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Insulin and  ovaries: Pcos is a manifestation of Insulin resistance, which indicates pre-diabetes or diabetes 2.There are many derangments including those of adrenal androgen, a higher free testosterone, eradication of/or irregular cycles.Hirsuitism and acne increase with these androgens. A woman's cycle becomes annovulatory. Glucophage (metformin) is the preferred treatment of the problem. Clomiphene is used to help ovulation.

Question 5

can polycystic ovarian syndrome cause?

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Insulin resistance: May cause over-secretion of insulin, called Insulin resistance; may cause vascular, early cardiac signs, and hyperandronization (hirsutism, acne and hair ,loss), thereby also causing increased appetite for carbohydrates and obesity.

Question 6

what is polycystic ovarian disease like?

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Yes: Pcos seems to be lifelong. It is a disorder characterized by menstrual irregularities, reversed ratio of fshto lh, elevated ovarian testosterone production, anovulation, Insulin resistance, higher risk of early uterine cancer, hirsutism and infertility. Weight is typically above normal & involves Insulin resistance & circulating testosterone levels.

Question 7

symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome?

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Irregular cycles ...: Most women with pcos have one or more of: irregular periods or no cycles, acne, oily skin, unwanted hair growth especially on the face or lower stomach, infertility or subfertility (difficulty getting pregnant). Some women with pcos have little or no symptoms - we look at symptoms, blood tests and an ultrasound of the ovaries to make the diagnosis. Not all women with pcos have fertility issues.

Question 8

polycystic ovarian disease--is that bad?

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Yes: Pcos seems to be lifelong. It is a disorder characterized by menstrual irregularities, reversed ratio of fshto lh, elevated ovarian testosterone production, anovulation, Insulin resistance, higher risk of early uterine cancer, hirsutism and infertility. Weight is typically above normal & involves Insulin resistance & circulating testosterone levels.

Question 9

how can polycystic ovarian disease be cured?

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Cured? No: Can it be cured permanently, so the body functions exactly as normal without medicines? No. Can most abnormalities and symptoms be worked with for a satisfactory heathy quality of life? Yes, mostly.

Question 10

how can you treat polycystic ovarian disease?

Accepted Answer

DIET, EXERCISE: Weight loss when needed and a drug called metformin, in an attempt to lower Insulin levels.

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