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PCOS
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition, which results in abnormal function of the ovaries with irregular, infrequent ovulation, and menses frequently with the production of excess androgen (testosterone) from the ovaries. This may result in acne, excess facial or body hair, and/or loss of scalp hair. Women with PCOS may have some difficulty in becoming pregnant, but medical therapy is often quite successful.
Why is PCOS so important and why are we reading more and more about it?
PCOS is associated strongly with a condition called insulin resistance. As a result, women with this condition are at greater risk than the average person for diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, heart attack and stroke. When a diagnosis of PCOS is made, teenagers must not only be treated with appropriate medication (which may include estrogen, progesterone, anti-androgens, and insulin sensitizers), but should be strongly counseled regarding healthy living to avoid obesity and sedentary behavior. Regular medical check-ups and blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides testing should be encouraged.
AACE Position Statement on Metabolic and Cardiovascular Consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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