Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, previously called polycystic ovary syndrome, is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. PMOS is diagnosed when a woman has at least two of the following three features: irregular menstrual periods, high testosterone or related symptoms, or an excess of antral ovarian follicles on ultrasound; women with PMOS are not more likely than those without to have true ovarian cysts. A blood test for high levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can replace the ultrasound in the diagnosis. Other symptoms associated with PMOS are heavy periods, acne, difficulty getting pregnant, and patches of darker... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Irregular menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess hair, acne, difficulty getting pregnant, patches of thick, darker, velvety skin
• Complications:  Type 2 diabetes, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, mood disorders, endometrial cancer
• Duration:  Long term
• Causes:  Genetic and environmental factors
• Risk factors:  Family history, obesity
• Diagnostic method:  Based on irregular periods, high androgen levels, ovarian cysts
• Differential diagnosis:  Adrenal hyperplasia, hypothyroidism, high blood levels of prolactin
• Management:  Healthy lifestyle, medication
• Medication:  Birth control pills, metformin, anti-androgens, fertility treatments such as letrozole
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