Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Sara Vnuk Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Advanced Anatomy & Physiology Wendy Dusek April 27‚ 2012 Abstract Polycystic ovarian syndrome‚ abbreviated PCOS‚ also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome is a condition effecting women. It is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders that affect them. An estimated 7 million women and adolescent girls are affected by PCOS. An immense majority of the U.S. population has no knowledge of PCOS. This
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doctors and research have proven that taking birth control pills help many medical issues in women. Depending on the formula and dosage‚ birth control not only prevents unwanted pregnancy but gives women relief from issues regarding their menstruation cycle and reproductive diseases. The birth control pill was first marketed in 1960 for one use and that was to prevent pregnancy. "Oral contraceptives (OCs) have been available for more than 40 years and are now the most common form of birth control in the
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome The most common female endocrine disorder is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). As reported by the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association‚ PCOS is the imbalance of hormones in a women’s body which can lead to menstrual cycle changes‚ cysts in the ovaries‚ trouble getting pregnant‚ and other health changes (What is PCOS‚ 2009). The cause of this endocrine disorder is unknown‚ however‚ according to the National Institute of Health (NIH)‚ it is connected to changes in
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The female athlete triad is made up of three medical conditions that are becoming increasingly common in active teen girls: Eating disorders‚ Amenorrhea or lack of menstrual periods and Osteoporosis or low bone mass. Low-calorie diets are usually the first sign of eating disorders. Along with diets‚ excessive exercise or obsession with exercising can also be another sign of the Female athlete triad. Teenage girls that are lower weight but exercise constantly are the individuals with the higher risk
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spontaneity (no interruptions such as with use of a condom). The pill may have some healthful side effects such as reduced risk of pelvic inflammatory disease‚ benign ovarian cysts‚ and fibrocystic breast growths. The pill also regularizes menstrual cycles and reduces menstrual cramping and other issues pertaining to menstruation. The combination pill reduces the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer even after its discontinued use (Gnagy et al.‚ 2000; Hatcher‚ 2001; Narod et al.‚ 1998). One other advantage
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titled Child Development (2013)‚ author Laura Berk writes the beginning of life as we know it starts with male and female. Each possess reproductive gametes that are exclusively used in the act of conception. When a woman is in the middle of her menstrual cycle‚ her ovum is released from her ovaries in order to be ready for possible fertilization. During this time‚ a man’s sperm reaches the ovum and unites with it creating a zygote‚ and fertilization occurs inside the woman. This is when the journey
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Effects of Using Birth Control Pills From time to time‚ women face the difficult choice of either using birth control pills or resorting to other contraceptives. The choice and preference on the desired method varies among people depending on one’s health and advice from medical experts. While Planned Parenthood explains that the use of birth control pills has no negative influence on a woman’s health‚ certain sections of the society still hold the opinion of zero-tolerance to birth pills because
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Timely treatment is necessary to avoid fatal problems. How is PCOS diagnosed? There is no definitive test to detect PCOS. The Gynecologist will discuss with the patient about the family history‚ medical history‚ and menstrual cycles. • A Pelvic examination will be done clinically where the physician manually inspects the reproductive organ for any signs of growth or abnormalities. • Blood test is advised to check the hormone levels. • Thyroid function Test (TFT) • Fasting
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Oral Contraceptives: An Update on Health Benefits and Risks: Components of COCs COCs contain synthetic estrogen and progestin. A selected list of available COCs is shown in Table 1 . The two estrogen components available in the United States are ethinyl estradiol (EE)‚ the most commonly used estrogen‚ and mestranol. Mestranol is a prodrug that must be converted to EE by the liver.[5] No product has less than 50 mcg mestranol because lower dosages have diminished contraceptive efficacy. Most low-dose
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it refers to as "artificial contraception." Periodic abstinence is the only method deemed moral by the Church for avoiding pregnancy. When used to avoid pregnancy‚ NFP limits sexual intercourse to naturally infertile periods; portions of the menstrual cycle‚ during pregnancy‚ and after menopause. Various methods may be used to identify whether a woman is likely to be fertile; this information may be used in attempts to either avoid or achieve pregnancy. There are three main types of NFP: the
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