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Polycstic Overy Syndrome, Endometrisois and pelvic Pain
Thomas LemonSchool of MedicineCardiff University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometriosis and Pelvic PainAll rights reserved. 2012.
AimsPCOSEndometriosisPelvic Pain-Classification-Symptoms-Causes-Pathogenesis-Treatment-Prognosis-Summary-Aetiology-Features-Diagnosis-Treatment-Summary
-Classification-Causes-Treatment-Summary
Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) is one of the most common femaleendocrinedisorders.
PCOS is a complex, heterogeneous disorder of uncertainaetiology, but strong evidence it can largely be classified as agenetic disease
PCOS produces symptoms in approximately 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age (1245 years old).
It is thought to be one of the leading causes offemale subfertilityand the most frequent endocrine problem in women of reproductive age.
PCOS- What is it?
PCOS- Who has it?
AnovulationResulting in irregularmenstruation,amenorrhea, ovulation-related infertility, and polycystic ovaries. Excessive amounts or effects ofandrogenichormones Resulting inacneandhirsutism
Insulin resistanceOften associated withobesity,Type 2 diabetes, andhigh cholesterol levels.PCOS-Features
SymptomFrequencyOligomenorrea29-52%Amenorrea19-51%Hirsutism64-69%Obesity35-41%Acne27-35%Alopecia3-6%Acanthosis nigricans