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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
http://www.geocities.com/kristiswatkins/pcos.html
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) strikes women between the ages of
puberty and menopause. It is the leading cause of female infertility,
and if left untreated can lead to diabetes, heart disease, and
endometrial cancer.
What symptoms does it cause?
Period problems
Acne, excessively oily skin or hairiness (hirsutism) due to excess
male-type hormones
Infertility
Weight gain
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PCOS: Increased risk of cancer?
http://www.parentsplace.com/expert/fertilityspecialist/qas/0,,240175_113694,00.html
Q - I have polycystic ovary syndrome and my doctor said that I was at
risk of developing endometrial cancer. Is this true and why?
"Approximately 90 percent of women with endometrial cancer have
vaginal bleeding or discharge as their only presenting complaint.
Endometrial cancer most often occurs in women in the sixth and seventh
decade of life. Those with abnormal perimenopausal or postmenopausal
bleeding should always be investigated
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http://centerforpcos.bsd.uchicago.edu/Health_risks/body_health_risks.html
"If you have been diagnosed with PCOS, it's important to understand
the long-term health risks associated with the disease. Not all women
with PCOS will develop all of these conditions, but having PCOS does
increase your risk. It is important to have your health monitored
regularly by a physician who has experience treating women with PCOS.
Regularly scheduled physician visits should continue after menopause,
even though you will no longer have erratic periods and other PCOS
symptoms may lessen.
Infertility or subfertility
Many women don't realize they have PCOS until they see a doctor to
determine why they cannot get pregnant. Infertility or subfertility
(reduced fertility) is a common problem for women with PCOS."
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"Endometrial cancer (endometrial carcinoma)
Women with PCOS are at increased risk for developing cancer of the
endometrium (lining of the uterus) later in life.
From her teens through menopause, all women experience a monthly
buildup of the endometrial lining in the uterus, as the body prepares
itself for the potential of a fertilized egg. If a woman does not
become pregnant, the lining normally is shed through menstruation.
Women with PCOS also experience the monthly buildup of the
endometrial lining. However, the lining is not sufficiently shed
because she has infrequent or nonexistent menstrual periods. Thus,
the lining continues to build and can increase the risk of endometrial
cancer."
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polycystic ovarian syndrome
http://www.wdxcyber.com/dxinf001.htm
Synonyms - Stein-Leventhal syndrome, polycystic ovaries, sclerocystic
ovaries, polycystic ovarian disease, PCOS, PCOD, PCO, anovulation with
hyperandrogenism
"This disorder is characterized by changes to the ovaries such that
multiple follicles accumulate in the ovaries without ovulation. The
ovary secretes higher levels of testosterone and estrogens. This
results in irregular or no menses, excess body hair growth,
occasionally baldness, and often obesity, diabetes and hypertension.
The main concerns of this condition are body changes (hair excess,
obesity) and infertility due to anovulation. Because of the
anovulation, women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are at risk for
irregular and heavy menstrual bleeding problems, endometrial
hyperplasia and even endometrial cancer (1). They are also thought to
be at increased risk for premature heart attacks and cardiac disease
due to weight and diabetes effects although this has been recently
questioned (2)."
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Gynaecological Cancer - Endometrial Cancer (Cancer of the Uterus)
Q 32. 20 What causes cancer of the endometrium
http://www.2womenshealth.co.uk/32-20.htm
"In contrast to cancer of the cervix, there is a higher incidence in
more affluent society and those with few children. Being overweight
increases the chance of endometrial cancer. Women with PCOS are more
at increased risk of endometrial cancer partly as these women tend to
be overweight and also because they may have anovulatory cycles, which
are characterised by oestrogen unopposed by progesterone. Endometrial
cancer is the ninth commonest cancer in women and the third commonest
gynaecological cancer. The incidence of endometrial cancer tends to
peak between the ages of 50 and 65 years.
Tamoxifen, used in the treatment of breast cancer can increase the
risk of endometrial cancer; some recommend annual endometrial
sampling. The relationship between endometrial cancer and oestrogens
is discussed elsewhere (Q27.14; 27.15; 32.43). Modern HRT, which would
always include progestogen if the uterus is present, is associated
with an overall decreased incidence of endometrial cancer (Q27.19)."
Q 32. 21 Are there screening tests for endometrial cancer?
http://www.2womenshealth.co.uk/32-21.htm
"There are currently no specific screening tests routinely undertaken
for endometrial cancer. Early in the disease process, however,
irregular bleeding occurs between periods before the menopause or
there is otherwise postmenopausal bleeding. Fortunately symptoms occur
early so that the prognosis is relatively good provided these symptoms
are investigated without undue delay. Heavy periods after the age of
forty or intermenstrual bleeding are indications for evaluating the
endometrium usually by hysteroscopy and D & C (Q24.12). Pre-malignant
changes occur that are described as varying degrees of hyperplasia.
When there is severe atypical hyperplasia, there is a 50% risk of
cancer developing; hysterectomy (hysterectomy) is clearly advisable."
Q 32. 22 How does endometrial cancer present?
http://www.2womenshealth.co.uk/32-22.htm
"Bleeding after the menopause or irregular bleeds in the forties and
fifties requires careful assessment by a gynaecologist. Before the
menopause, hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy or curettage are
required (Q24.12). Transvaginal ultrasound can be of value after the
menopause. If the endometrium is no more than 5mm thick and appears
normal, further investigation may not be required."
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Uterine Cancer (Endometrial Carcinoma)
Basic Information
http://alwaysyourchoice.com/ayc/adult/womens/uterine_cancer.php
"Uterine cancer can begin from:
the cervix
the endometrium (inner layer of the uterus)
muscular body of the uterus or from its connecting tissue
It usually spreads locally, invading the neighboring organs such as
the rectum, bladder, vagina and ovaries.
The cause of uterine cancer is unknown but there are certain risk
factors for this disease which include:
greater incidence in women with estrogen-producing ovarian tumors
prolonged treatment with estrogen alone
delayed menopause
infertility
hypertension
abnormal menstrual history
diabetes mellitus
endometrial atypical hyperplasia
family history of breast or ovarian cancer
absence of ovulation (with resultant lack of periodic progesterone)
obesity
age
Symptoms
The first and most important early warning sign is abnormal vaginal
bleeding among women who have gone through menopause. In fact as many
as one-third of all cases of postmenopausal bleeding are due to
uterine cancer. This bleeding may be preceded by a mucousy or watery
discharge for a few weeks or even months.
Other symptoms may eventually include:
urinary frequency
abdominal bloating and pain"
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Symptoms
http://alwaysyourchoice.com/ayc/adult/womens/pcos.php
There are several symptoms for PCOS.
One of the major symptoms is abnormal menstruation.
Menstrual periods may be irregular, late or slight.
In some cases, menstruation may not occur at all.
This condition is called "amenorrhea".
Other symptoms include:
obesity, most often around the midsection
infertility
numerous cysts on the ovaries
high blood pressure
acne
decreased breast size
increased hair production, also called "hirsutism"
high insulin levels
thinning of scalp hair, also called "alopecia"
hormonal imbalance, high levels of androgen and estrogen
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Polycystic ovary (PCO) syndrome
http://obg.lsumc.edu/amenorrhea/html/body_pcos.html
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PCOS Slide Show - Click on the arrow --->>>
http://obg.lsumc.edu/show/pco/pco.html
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