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	OBGYN.net "What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?" Thatcher, S. MD
		The typical obesity of PCOS is described as "centripetal," related to fat distribution in the center of the body, as opposed to the thighs and hips.
		Often cysts of PCOS are located in a peripheral subcortical ring leading to the reference of a "string of pearls." The PCOS ovaries are typically 1.5 to three times normal size.
		PCOS is a "final common pathway" of a variety of disorders and the diagnosis PCOS itself remains one of exclusion.
	www.obgyn.net /pcos/pcos.asp?page=/pcos/articles/whatispcos (3354 words)

	Epilepsy & PCOS : Epilepsy.com
		The letters PCOS stand for "polycystic ovary syndrome." As you probably know, an ovary is the organ in a woman's body that produces eggs as well as hormones such as estrogen.
		Studies of women with epilepsy have suggested that PCOS occurs in 13% to 25%, depending on the definition used and on characteristics such as the type of epilepsy and the kinds of seizure medicines used by the women studied.
		One explanation for the connection between PCOS and epilepsy is that women whose seizures begin in the left temporal lobe may be more likely to have certain hormonal abnormalities that prevent the follicles in the ovary from maturing.
	www.epilepsy.com /info/women_pcos.html (994 words)

	Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome - InfertilityPhysician.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		PCOS appears to be a disorder that arises at puberty although signs of it can often be detected in girls before puberty.
		Furthermore, women with PCOS are at increased risk of developing Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease, lipid disorders including an elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, abnormalities in the lining of the uterus and an increased risk of uterine cancer, and possibly breast cancer as well.
		Women with PCOS and close family members need to have a glucose tolerance test looking for diabetes and they also need to be monitored for abnormal changes in the lining of the uterus that might be indicative of cancer or pre-cancerous problems.
	www.infertilityphysician.com /androgen/pcos.html (11212 words)

	Discovery Health :: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Facts
		Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disturbance in women of reproductive age, affecting an estimated 5 to 10 percent of all women.
		PCOS is strongly linked to obesity and insulin-resistance (a precursor to type II diabetes), and for women with PCOS who are obese, a treatment plan will usually incorporate a diet and exercise program.
		PCOS is associated with insulin resistance and diabetes, but not all women who have PCOS are insulin-resistant or diabetic.
	health.discovery.com /centers/womens/pcos/facts.html (476 words)

	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		PCOS is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance.
		PCOS is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age.
		PCOS patients are at increased risk for multiple births when using these medications.
	www.4woman.gov /faq/pcos.htm (1634 words)

	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Is it Autoimmune? Is it something that 2-butoxyethanol could cause?
		PCOS is one of the most frequent causes of infertility.
		PCOS treatment decisions depend on symptoms, age, whether or not the patient wants to become pregnant, and the degree of ovarian, adrenal and androgen excess.
		Some PCOS symptoms (acne, menstrual irregularity) may affect body image and self-esteem, and may be of concern, especially in adolescent girls.
	home.gci.net /~blessing/pages/pcos.htm (294 words)

	ivf-infertility.com \| Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
		The condition, polycystic ovarian syndrome, known as PCOS, is the commonest cause of ovulation disorders in women of reproductive age and is a familial condition.
		Polycystic ovarian syndrome is frequently associated with weight gain, excessive hair growth in the face and body, irregular and infrequent periods or absent periods, infrequent or absent ovulation, miscarriage and infertility.
		Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) accounts for 90% of women with oligomenorrhoea (infrequent periods) and 30% of women with amenorrhoea (absent of periods) and over 70% of women with anovulation.
	www.ivf-infertility.com /infertility/pcos.php (982 words)

	Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine - PCOS and Hirsutism
		Women with PCOS experience increased body hair (hirsutism), increased weight and infertility due to both lack of ovulation and recurrent miscarriage.
		In addition, women with PCOS are subject to a markedly increased risk of heart disease, endometrial cancer and possibly breast cancer.
		PCOS has such a wide range of symptoms that no single test can be used to diagnose the syndrome.
	www.csmc.edu /3823.html (546 words)

	What is PCOS? - Support for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome sufferers worldwide. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) can bring about a whole range of symptoms and health problems that can be very distressing for the PCOS sufferer.
		PCOS is believed to be caused by the inability of the ovaries to produce hormones in the right proportions, and PCOS can be diagnosed with an ultrasound scan.
		PCOS is a chemical or hormone imbalance,which can make it very difficult for sufferers to lose weight.
	www.pcos-support.org /letters.htm (1368 words)

	Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Clinic: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility: University of Iowa Health Care
		Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic condition in women characterized by irregular menstrual periods and evidence of excess androgens (male hormones).
		The PCOS Clinic was established to diagnose and treat this chronic condition.
		The exact cause of PCOS is unknown, but up to 1 in 10 women may have it, many of them without realizing it.
	www.uihealthcare.com /depts/med/obgyn/infertility/pcos.html (777 words)

	PCOS Research
		The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent disorder affecting ~6-10% of women of reproductive age (i.e., between 3.5-5.0 million women in the U.S.), and is characterized by chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism.
		A frequent feature of women with PCOS is insulin resistance accompanied by compensatory hyperinsulinemia, and increasing evidence suggests that hyperinsulinemia plays an important role in the pathogenesis of PCOS.
		Thus, in the past 16 years, progress in characterizing the relationship between insulin and PCOS has been substantial, pointing the way to new and novel therapy of PCOS.
	www.vcu.edu /pcos/information.html (361 words)

	SOULCYSTERS.com: Do I Have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? (PCOS) :::
		A PCOS diagnosis cannot be made entirely on the basis of the ultrasound alone since not all women with PCOS have cysts.
		PCOS is to some extent a diagnosis of exclusion. There is not a specific test that can be used to diagnose PCOS and there is not widespread agreement on what the diagnostic criteria should be.Your doctor will do tests to rule out other causes of anovulation and infertility.
		If you are diagnosed with PCOS your doctor may order tests such as lipid profiles and glucose levels to monitor your risk of developing future complications such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
	www.soulcysters.com /do_have_pcos.html (925 words)

	PCOS
		Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which is also called Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a common condition, affecting 5 to 10% of women of childbearing age.
		With PCOS, both ovaries tend to be enlarged as much as 3 times their normal size.
		Although the cause of PCOS is not well understood, some think that insulin resistance may be a key factor.
	www.labtestsonline.org /understanding/conditions/pcos.html (493 words)

	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
		Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Stein-Leventhal Syndrome and Hyperandrogenic Anovulation are all terms attempting to label a group of symptoms that appear to be related to one another.
		PCOS is a very common condition among women, up to 10% of women may be affected with some form of this syndrome.
		Most women with PCOS have a characteristic appearance to their ovaries, known as polycystic ovaries.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /womens/research/pcos (217 words)

	eMedicine - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome : Article by Mukhtar I Khan, MD
		PCOS is also associated with peripheral insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia, and obesity amplifies the degree of both abnormalities.
		PCOS is a diagnosis of exclusion, and biochemical and/or radiologic studies must be done to ascertain the diagnosis.
		Failure to diagnose the PCOS in a timely fashion can jeopardize the patient's health and expose her to complications such as increased morbidity and mortality from diabetes mellitus, endometrial carcinoma, and cardiovascular disease.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic2173.htm (4735 words)

	PCOS - Reversing Insulin Resistance, the cause of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
		The Insulite PCOS System is the first scientifically-designed method that restores your body's ability to conquer PCOS by reversing Insulin Resistance.
		PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a hormonal imbalance linked to the way the body processes insulin after it has been produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar (glucose).
		The Insulite PCOS System is the first scientifically-formulated plan to address the underlying cause of PCOS and reverse the symptoms.
	pcos.insulitelabs.com (2015 words)

	PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
		PCOS is a condition in which a woman’s ovaries and, in some cases the adrenal glands, produce more androgens (a type of hormone) than normal.
		Because women with PCOS do not release eggs during ovulation, PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility.
		Women with PCOS are at higher risk for miscarriage if they do become pregnant.
	www.nichd.nih.gov /health/topics/PCOS.cfm (558 words)

	PCOS UK
		We are the healthcare professional section of Verity, the polycystic ovaries self help group, and will be working in partnership with other organisations to improve the management of this very common and distressing condition.
		PCOS UK is delighted to have the support of Diabetes UK and the National Obesity Forum.
		PCOS UK has been formed to focus on the need to provide educational support to improve the awareness and knowledge of PCOS and related conditions among healthcare professionals in the UK.
	www.pcos-uk.org.uk (189 words)

	Center for Health Research, Inc.; PCOS, polycystic ovarian disease, diet for PCOS, PCOS support, PCOS doctor, ...
		PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is the commonest female hormonal disorder and affects at least 5 to 8% of women — almost 10 million women in America alone.
		PCOS should not be so hard to diagnose because many of its signs are visible: oily skin and acne, increased hair growth on face and body (hirsutism) and loss of scalp hair (androgenic alopecia).
		Many of the women I see for PCOS at the Hormone Center of New York have been in just this situation; they knew something was wrong but could not get their doctors to give them a clear explanation or, sometimes, even to admit there was a problem.
	www.hormonehelpny.com /column/pcos.htm (4656 words)

	Living With PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Although one of the symptoms of PCOS is weight gain, we all just put my sudden weight loss down to the extreme stress we were enduring at the time.
		PCOS affects one in four women (5-10%) throughout the world and many do not even know they have it.
		PCOS in itself is complex with studies indicating the condition may be caused by insulin resistance.
	home.iprimus.com.au /tigris/pcos/pcos.html (1446 words)

	Metformin and PCOS
		In a meta-analysis of 13 randomised controlled trials, metformin was shown to be effective in achieving ovulation in women with PCOS, with odds ratio of 3.88 (95% confidence interval 2.25 to 6.69) for metformin compared with placebo and 4.41 (2.37 to 8.22) for metformin and clomifene compared with clomifene alone.
		To confirm the diagnosis of PCOS in anovulatory women, a hormonal profile including testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin, prolactin, thyroid function tests, 17-hydroxy-progesterone and pelvic ultrasound should be performed.
		A clear definition of PCOS is especially important prior to first-line therapy with metformin in anovulatory women with infertility as there is no evidence for metformin use in women with the other types of anovulatory infertility (WHO type I and type III anovulation).
	www.pcos.i8.com /custom4.html (4278 words)

	PCOS help and advice
		PCOS sufferers can also be short of B vitamins, so again you need a diet rich in B vitamins.
		PCOS sufferers can also be carbohydrate sensitive, so you need to know which carbs to avoid.
		I have specialised in PCOS since 1999 and have worked with consultants, PCOS volunteers and support groups to produce a set of PCOS diets that are truly effective.
	www.vitaline-slimming.com /pcos (710 words)

	Diabetes Monitor - polycystic ovary syndrome
		Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome in which the ovaries are enlarged and have several fluid-filled sacs or cysts.
		PCOS is a leading cause of infertility and is the most common reproductive syndrome in women of childbearing age.
		PCOS also is linked to other diseases that occur later in life, such as insulin resistance, Type II diabetes, high cholesterol, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure, and heart disease.
	www.diabetesmonitor.com /b219.htm (1510 words)

	Callalil's PCOS Pages - Recommended Reading
		PCOS: The Hidden Epidemic by Samuel S. Thatcher, M.D., Ph.D. I just can't say enough good things about this book, to the point where I've spent two months trying to write a reasonably concise review.
		An extensive glossary makes it easier to keep track of terms that might be unfamiliar, and a huge resource section includes with tips for using the internet for research, listings of both in-person and email support groups, web sites, medical organizations, and a directory of health care professionals.
		If you're looking solely for PCOS information, this much can be found in more comprehensive books on PCOS, but I found it well worth the read for the information on androgen disorders in general.
	pcos.freeservers.com /books.html (784 words)

	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
		Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, affecting an estimated five to ten million women of reproductive age.
		Oftentimes, the road to overcoming PCOS is not an easy one and it takes a strong commitment from both the patient and the physician.
		Conway, Kaplan and Perloe are among the nation's leading experts in PCOS and share their knowledge and results with the media, patients, and their physician colleagues through articles and interviews, online information, seminars, and ongoing clinical research resulting in publication in medical journals.
	www.ivf.com /pcos.html (293 words)

	Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Insulin Lowering Medications
		The condition appears to have a genetic component and those effected often have both male and female relatives with adult-onset diabetes, obesity, elevated blood triglycerides, high blood pressure and female relatives with infertility, hirsutism and menstrual problems.
		While the most prudent policy may be to avoid the use of these medications during pregnancy until more data on pregnancy outcome is available, the risk of miscarriage may be reduced by continuing metformin during the pregnancy.
		We ask our PCOS patients taking insulin-lowering medications to monitor their basal body temperatures if pregnancy is a possibility.
	www.ivf.com /pcostreat.html (2164 words)

	PCOS Info Center
		I have heard some physicians have dismissed PCOS simply because they lack cysts, lack of extra facial hair, not being overweight or even because they have menses every month.
		I was diagnosed with PCOS as a child in 1985, have been educating others since late 1992, dealing with infertility since Jan 1992.
		PCOS is diagnosed through blood work of your hormone levels and 5 hour GTT.
	pcos.itgo.com (773 words)

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