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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome


Overview of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or Stan Leventhal syndrome, usually presents clinical symptoms in young women. These women frequently have irregular or absent menstrual periods. The normal cycle when the ovary releases an egg is replaced by the development of a cyst from the ovarian follicle. Sometimes, enlargement of the ovaries is seen. Often women with this problem are infertile.

Causes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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The basic cause of this disorder is thought to be inappropriate signals to the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. This causes an imbalance between the pituitary gonadotropin luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). This results in a lack of ovulation and an increased testosterone production.

Signs and Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

signs and symptoms

Polycystic ovarian syndrome produces irregular or absent menstrual bleeding. If menstrual bleeding occurs, it frequently varies from light to heavy flow. Increased or unusual hair growth develops on the face, arms, legs and from pubic area to navel. Obesity and acne are common.



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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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