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help! exactly what is pcos?

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Aromatherapy: Is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials known as essential oils, & other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering one's mind, moods, cognitive functions & health. Examples of such oils are tea tree which is claimed to have anti-microbial action. Another is lemon oil which enhances mood, lavender as antiseptic, & sage oil to boost memory.

Question 2

how do i know exactly what is pcos?

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Polycystic Ovarian S: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an early manifestion of metabolic syndrome causing annovulatory cycles, hirsuitism, and  asociated problems that may be present at the same time: hypertension, dyslipidemia, abdominal weight, and a gradual drift toward diabetes type 2. If it is early, you need to drastically change your diet toward a low glycemic one. Drugs can help. But, not  they are a bandade!

Question 3

what is pcos and how does it effect me ?

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PCOS: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition in which a woman has an imbalance in sex hormones.  People with pcos often have high androgen (male hormone), irregular or missed periods or cysts in the ovaries. Genetic plays a role in this disorder although the exact cause is unknown.  Treatment options are weight loss, birth control pills, metformin (diabetes pill), fertility meds, antiandrogen pills.

Question 4

what is pcos? how do i reduce the symptoms?

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PCOS: If you don't know what is PCOS, why are you concerned about symptoms?
If you have not seen your doctor about this you must get to her/ him as soon as you can!!

Question 5

what is pcos?how it can affect a women body?

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PCOS: Pcos may be present in up to 30% of women. It is an Insulin resistant state that is characterized by weight gain, irregular or absent periods, hair growth, infertility and predisposition to diabetes. Check w/your gyn. 
Diet, exercise and weight loss will help, as will metformin which can reduce Insulin resistance and regularize menses and even fertility.

Question 6

what is pcos? and what medications help for this disorder?

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Different meds: Pcos is a condition which can present with irregular and delayed periods, obesity, hirsutism(increased hair growth in face , neck , chest, abdomen) and possible infertility. All symptoms are not  usually present in the same person . Medication depends on the manifestation of pco's in an individual .  Birth control pills   are most commonly used except in cases of infertility.

Question 7

what is pcos, and where can i look or where can i go to get help?

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Common problem: Pcos or polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common cause for irregular periods, affecting up to 10% of women. It appears to be a disorder of Insulin that can cause infertility, increased risks for obesity, diabetes, endometrial cancer, high blood pressure and possibly heart disease. The good news is that a healthy diet, exercise and treatment from a reproductive endocrinologist can lower these risks.

Question 8

what is pcos polycystic ovary disease?

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PCOS: Pcos is characterized by 1) irregular periods, 2) high androgen levels, and/or 3) many small ovarian follicle cysts. It's called a syndrome because different features/complaints may dominate in different women. Because it is an ovulatory disorder menstrual  periods are irregular and natural fertility is often impaired.

Question 9

what is pcos? my doc did follicular monitoring and on 14day my ovary size was 24.5mm.then she gave me gonadotropine injection to aid on conception.

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PCOS: Pcos is polycystic ovarian syndrome, a complex condition usually associated with irregular menstrual cycles and unwanted symptoms of excess male hormone (like acne and/or male-type hair growth). Since it's associated with various medical problems, it's usually in your best interest to see a board certified reproductive endocrinologist. I'm an expert in this. www.reproendo.com.

Question 10

what exactly is pcos and how is it diagnosed? what is used to help? how do you distinguish between perimenopause and pcos?

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Ovarian Pathology: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos). It is diagnosed with an ultrasound or ct scan. Weight loss is considered to be the most conservative method of treatment. It may cause infertility.

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