Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Articles

Why understanding insulin levels is important

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When a person eats carbohydrates, the sugars (glucose) in the food are digested and enter the bloodstream causing the body’s blood-sugar level to rise. The speed at which the sugars enter the bloodstream is measured by the glycemic index (GI).

What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

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Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is usually diagnosed by the presence of a variety of different symptoms.  These symptoms can start to develop during puberty or later on during the reproductive stages in a woman's life.

What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where the parts of a woman's body which regulates ovulation and the reproductive cycle (pituitary gland in the brain and ovaries) overproduce certain hormones causing women to develop hormonal imbalances and irregular menstrual periods.

What are the risk factors of having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

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Woman who suffer from polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) are at a greater risk for developing the following conditions especially if they are obese.

What tests are available to diagnose PCOS?

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There is no single test that can definitively diagnose PCOS. Diagnosis of PCOS is typically based on blood tests, medical history, and a variety of physical examinations to identify the presence of certain signs and symptoms.

Treatments for PCOS menstrual cycle irregularities

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Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are commonly prescribed by doctors to help women with PCOS regulate their menstrual periods. Although oral contraceptives can help a woman regulate her periods, the underlying condition is still present.

Treatments for PCOS hirsutism (excessive hair growth) symptoms

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Treating PCOS typically involves managing an individual patient’s main concerns whether it is: infertility, hirsutism, acne, or obesity.

Treatments for PCOS infertility symptoms

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If the cause of infertility is attributed to lack of ovulation for PCOS patients there are many treatments available. However, these treatments work best on patients who are not obese.

Treatments for PCOS obesity symptoms

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Generally speaking, many PCOS patient’s symptoms and risks can be best managed by a combination of weight loss, diet and lifestyle changes.

What are the treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

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There is no specific treatment to cure polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The difficulty of treating PCOS is compounded by the fact that PCOS symptoms are so wide ranging even within a specific patient.