Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disorder among women between the ages of 18 and 44, is a condition marked by abormal menstrual cycles and symptoms related to elevated androgens (male hormones) in females.such as excess body and facial hair, acne, difficulty getting pregnant, and patches of thick, darker, velvety skin. Associated conditions may include type 2 diabetes, …
Here’s breaking news: weight loss and exercise may help obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome-PCOS.
As reported on Medical Daily, women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a common condition in women known to cause infertility, could benefit from weight loss and exercise. In a new study conducted by the Endocrine Society, researchers have found the combination of healthy habits could …
A January 28th article in the Wall Street Journal looks at the latest research into the links between polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), diabetes, obesity and infertility. PCOS, the most common cause of irregular menstrual cycles, largely still remains a mystery. Researchers are trying to better understand the disorder, which is generally defined by an excess production of the hormone testosterone, …
You can’t imagine how many times I see excessive bowel activity on an early morning ultrasound which is a sign of not have eaten for a long time. I often ask, “Did you have breakfast.” The answer is invariably, “No.” I then remind them, “Didn’t your mother tell you that it’s important to eat a good breakfast?”
A new study …
