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what are polycystic ovaries?

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Big/ High follicle #: Polycystic ovaries (pco) is a finding on ultrasound scan of one or both ovaries  being bigger than normal and/or having a high number of small egg-containing 'antral follicles'. Pcos or polycystic ovarian syndrome needs 2 out of 3 of: 1. Irregular cycles 2. Clinical or blood test signs of too much male hormones - acne, hair growth and 3. Pco. Up to 20% of women have pco, about 8-10% have pcos.

Question 2

causes of polycystic ovaries?

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Ovaries: Pcos is something you have from birth. It may take years to show up. It is a problem with hormones and Insulin secretion. No one knows exactly why it happens.

Question 3

why do polycystic ovaries form?

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Great Question: Actually, a normal patient can be stimulated to produce polycystic ovaries through the addition of male hormone.  Higher than normal male hormone levels in women produce this change.  Even women who are anovulatory from stress (hypothalamic), will have polycystic changes in the ovary on ultrasound.  This finding is not diagnostic of pcos but is merely one of the supportive parts of the diagnosis.

Question 4

medication for polycystic ovaries?

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BCP or Metformin: For non-insulin resistant patients the treatment varies, depending on whether a patient is trying for pregnancy or not. Birth control pills for those who are not trying to get pregnant. Metformin only for those patients with impaired glucose tolerance. These are patients that have been found to have an elevated Insulin level or diabetes from Insulin resistance

Question 5

what is meant by polycystic ovaries?

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Big/ High follicle #: Polycystic ovaries (pco) is a finding on ultrasound scan of one or both ovaries  being bigger than normal and/or having a high number of small egg-containing 'antral follicles'. Pcos or polycystic ovarian syndrome needs 2 out of 3 of: 1. Irregular cycles 2. Clinical or blood test signs of too much male hormones - acne, hair growth and 3. Pco. Up to 20% of women have pco, about 8-10% have pcos.

Question 6

how do you treat polycystic ovaries?

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BCP or Fert Drugs: Pcos is an ovarian dysfunction. If you are not trying to pregnant the treatment of choice is the birth control pill. If you are trying to get pregnant we use fertility drugs, but it varies as to how a patient responds to these medications. The "fertility drug" is actually stimulating the ovary to ovulate.The first drug we use is clomid, (clomiphene) but it has to be used in higher dosages than normal

Question 7

is polycystic ovaries is too dangerous?

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No but frustrating: An ovulation disorder. There has been a lot of press coverage regarding "insulin resistance" as being the main cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome. This has led to many, many women being misdiagnosed and mismanaged. As a result, there has been a tendency to automatically prescribe metformin (glocophage). In reality, only 30-40% of these women have Insulin resistance.

Question 8

how can i treat/cure polycystic ovaries?

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Polycystic: You need to talk to your gynecologist as there are different treatments for different circumstances. Good Luck

Question 9

what does having polycystic ovaries mean?

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A syndrome: Pcos is a syndrome in which there is a problem with ovulation and an excess of male hormones. The ovaries typically show lots of "cysts" which are follicles that fail to develop properly which is where the name comes from. Pcos is a metabolic disease and increases your risk for diabetes, heart disease , uterine cancer and other problems.

Question 10

what can i do to cure polycystic ovaries?

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Not Possible: Pcos is a hormonal imbalance that is believed to have its origins in the ovaries themselves. You can't cur pcos. It can be controlled. Risks such as diabetes and pre-diabetes should be managed. Weight should be controlled. Diet and exercise are important. But it cannot actually be cured.

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