Polycystic ovary

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) happens when a woman's ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal. PCOS causes cysts (fluid-filled sacs) to grow on the ovaries. Symptoms includeIrregular menstrual periodsInfertilityPelvic painExcess hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, or thighsWeight gainAcne or oily skinPatches of thickened skinWomen with PCOS are at higher risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and high blood pressure.PCOS is more common in women who have obesity, or have a mother or sister with PCOS. To diagnose PCOS, your health care provider may do a physical exam, pelvic exam, blood tests, and an ultrasound.There is no cure, but diet, exercise, and medicines can help control the symptoms. Birth control pills help women have normal periods, reduce male hormone levels, and clear acne. Treatments for infertility caused by PCOS may include medicines, surgery, and in vitro fertilization (IVF).NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Disease Alternative Name

polycystic ovary syndrome
pcos
stein-leventhal syndrome
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F21. Primary infertility. Married for 1yr. m/h- regular with average flow TSH- WNL. ...See More

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Chronic cervicitis. Verted uterus. Both fallopian tubes normal with free spilling.


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The couple approached for infertility 3years duration. She is 35 & husband 40 years. Wife openly told that her husband is not at all interested in sexual contact. male partner : Obese person with normal secondary sexual characters. Externa...See More

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Male factor showed normal parameters. Wife on exam. showed dry vagina which could be reason for dysperuenia. She was given ovulation induction ana cervifen peri ovulatory. Vaginal dilatation was done under GA. Male partner was given Inj. S...


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