Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS) is a syndrome in which the ovaries are enlarged and have several fluid-filled sacs or cysts. These cysts may look like a string of pearls or a pearl necklace, and a woman can develop one cyst or many cysts. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a leading cause of infertility and is the most common reproductive syndrome in women of childbearing age.

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Reviewed May 2008

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Title:   Laparoscopic 'drilling' by diathermy or laser for ovulation induction in anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have trouble ovulating. Gonadotrophins are hormones produced by the pituitary gland. Women with PCOS may be treated with gonadotrophins (either from urinary sources or recombinant techniques) but gonadotrophin...
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome by professional health specialists.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition of unknown cause. It is associated with problems such as irregular (usually less frequent) menstrual cycles, excessive hair growth, acne, obesity, infertility and the possible development of diabetes and osteoporosis. Treatment for PCOS can include weight reduction, the use of hormones or - in some cases - an operation.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   This is a hormonal condition in which the ovaries are enlarged and contain many small cysts.
Date:   Jun 2006
Title:   Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that causes cysts on a woman's ovaries. People often think of large grapefruit-sized cysts when they hear the term 'polycystic ovaries'. However in the case of PCOS, the cysts are tiny.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   About PCOS
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone or endocrine syndrome or group of clinical symptoms and was first described by doctors in the 1930s.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Information on managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Some women with polycystic ovaries have 'polycystic ovarian syndrome' where they do not release an egg each month (ovulation) and have associated hormone changes, in particular, too much androgen (testosterone).
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Recombinant FSH versus urinary gonadotrophins or recombinant FSH for ovulation induction in subfertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have menstrual problems caused by an absence of ovulation. Medical treatment is needed to help these women ovulate and hopefully to get pregnant. About 80 percent of women will ovulate on oral anti-oestrogen m...
Date:   Feb 2001
Title:   Insulin-sensitising drugs versus the combined oral contraceptive pill for hirsutism, acne and risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer in polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Women with polycystic ovary syndrome suffer from excessive hairiness (hirsutism), irregular periods, and acne. They are also at greater risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer. In women with polycystic ovary syndrome ...
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an inherited disorder that affects girls and women of childbearing age. It causes many abnormal cysts (fluid filled 'balloon'-like structures) to develop in ovaries that are larger than usual.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an inherited disorder that affects girls and women of childbearing age. It causes many abnormal cysts (fluid filled 'balloon'-like structures) to develop in ovaries that are larger than usual.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an inherited disorder that affects girls and women of childbearing age. It causes many abnormal cysts (fluid filled 'balloon'-like structures) to develop in ovaries that are larger than usual.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Pulsatile gonadotrophin releasing hormone for ovulation induction in subfertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have menstrual disorders caused by the absence of ovulation. About 20% of women will not ovulate on clomiphene citrate, the primary treatment option. These women can be treated with a surgical procedure like laparosc...
Date:   May 2003
Title:   Drugs treatments in polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The recognition that insulin resistance has a central role in polycystic ovary syndrome has led to new approaches to treatment. While clinical presentations may still be managed symptomatically, there is increasing interest in insulin sensitisers including metformin. Drug treatments do not displace the management of behavioural risk factors to achieve weight loss in women who are overweight or obese. Weight loss leads to improvement in symptoms, and other long-term health benefits.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Drug treatments in polycystic ovary syndrome (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Some women develop lots of cysts on their ovaries. If this causes abnormal periods, infertility, acne and excessive hair growth, it is called polycystic ovary syndrome. Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome are overweight. Losing weight is therefore an essential part of treatment. If weight loss does not make the periods regular, an oral contraceptive pill can be used.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - women's health information package
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Annotated bibliography of selected quality resources about polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos)
Date:   Jan 2006
Title:   Gonadotrophin therapy for ovulation induction in subfertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with multiple peripheral ovarian cysts and anovulatory menstrual cycles, which can result in subfertility. Oral anti-oestrogens may restore ovulation in approximately 50% of cases. The remainder may ben...
Date:   May 2000
Title:   Insulin-sensitising drugs (metformin, troglitazone, rosiglitazone, pioglitazone, D-chiro-inositol) for polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects menstruation, prevents ovulation and causes hirsutism (excessive body hair). Usual treatments are hormonal. PCOS involves resistance to insulin, which may increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Drugs su...
Date:   Dec 2002
Title:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects five to 10 per cent of women of reproductive age.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder affecting between 5-10% of women.
Date:   Mar 2006
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