Question 1

is polycystic kidney disease the same entity as polycystitis?

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No : Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disease where multiple cysts can form in the kidney and other organs and cause kidney failure. Polycystitis is sometimes used to refer to polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Question 2

is polycystic ovary disease a syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pcos is also called stein leventhal syndrome. Strangely, you don;t have to have ovarian cysts to have this disease. Symptoms include lots of things including acne, excessive hair growth, obesity and infertility.

Question 3

what exactly is polycystic ovary disease?

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Female disorder: Characterized by high testosterone level in the presence of irregular menses or ovarian cysts, although some experts will agree that by having high testosterone levels alone, you can have pcos. Other causes of high testosterone in women must be ruled out. Check with your doctor.

Question 4

what does polycystic overian disease mean?

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Infrequent ovulation: Pco is a congenital "defect" in the ovaries which causes infrequent ovulation.  There are many degrees of pco and many other conditions which can be confused with it, .

Question 5

what is the technical definition of polycystic ovary?

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PCOS: Polycystic ovary: is the presence of many cysts in the ovary, more then what is expected.  If you meant polycystic ovarian syndrome, then that is a syndrome associated with many cysts in the ovary, increased androgen levels, and may also have (but not always), obesity, anovulation, Insulin resistance, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, acne, hirsutism.  If you think you have pcos see your gy.

Question 6

i was diagnosed polycystic ovary disease. can you explain this?

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About 8-10% of women: Pcos is a syndrome of androgen excess (too much male-type hormones) and often Insulin resistance (pre-diabetes). Most, not all, 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, sometimes difficulty getting pregnant. We look at symptoms, blood tests & an ultrasound of the ovaries to make the diagnosis.

Question 7

why is there so much pain associated with polycystic ovary disease?

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Not a cause of pain: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos) affects about 8-10% of women, and may cause irregular periods, fertility issues, or health problems like diabetes. It is not a cause of pelvic pain. Pain can be due to endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis, ovarian cysts, scar tissue, & other causes (the 'cysts' in pcos are tiny follicles and are not painful). See your ob/gyn or a reproductive endo. Specialist.

Question 8

my sister has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary; could i have it as well?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: See your gyn md if you are skipping periods, have weight gain, or growing hair in places that a woman does not usually.(facial or abdominal).

Question 9

i was diagnosed polycystic ovary disease. where can i find help from expert?

Accepted Answer

Endo or infertilty: Pcos is also called stein leventhal syndrome. Strangely, you don't have to have ovarian cysts to have this disease. Symptoms include lots of things including acne, excessive hair growth, obesity and infertility.  Treatment is variable depending on the symptoms and severity. Lots of docs can treat it including family docs, endocrinologists and gynecologists.

Question 10

what to do if i have polycystic ovary disease and i want to have a baby what should i do?

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Fertility Specialist: First you want a full evaluation to make sure it is safe to get pregnant. You want to test for pre-diabetes to make sure there is no harm to a baby. Then if you are ovulating that is great. If not usually some simple medicine can get you to ovulate.

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