PCOS, Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
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Transcript of PCOS, Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
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