Amenorrhea

Wellons, Melissa; Rebar, Robert W.

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“…Moreover, PCOS women present with amenorrhea that refers to a condition in which the menstrual bleeding is absent for more than three months and this is usually a secondary amenorrhea and it is characterized by thick, pale and large polycystic ovaries (21). Some studies believe that elevated levels of luteinizing hormone in PCOS women stimulates the granulosa cells to secrete anti-Mullerian hormone that interferes with action of follicle stimulating hormone causing inhibition of development and growth of ovarian follicles, so it is responsible for anovulation in these women which prevents the follicles from releasing a mature egg that causing amenorrhea and infertility(22).…”

Section: Clinical Diagnosis Of Pcos 31 Clinical Featuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Anthropometric Measurements in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Saudi Arabia.

Afandi¹,

ijar²

2018

IJAR

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Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that is characterized by the presence of chronic anovulation, excess levels of androgen as well as polycystic ovary on ultrasonographic imaging. Objectives: To determine the causes, complications and clinical features of polycystic ovary syndrome. To assess the anthropometric measurements of obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome Saudi women and to provide treatment for the associated obesity. Review of Literature: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome involves interactions between different components such as the anterior pituitary gland, hypothalamus, ovaries, suprarenal glands and peripheral fatty tissues. It seems to be a multifactorial disease. It presents with different manifestations and it can affect the metabolic and reproductive functions as well as the cardiovascular system. Abdominal obesity can initiate the pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the opposite is true. Clinical features, laboratory tests and ultrasound imaging are the clinical diagnosis. There is a high incidence rate within Saudi population due to increasing obesity. It has a significant effect on anthropometric body profiles of Saudi women. However, lifestyle modifications and pharmacological therapies have an essential role in management of obesity related to this syndrome. Conclusion: The etiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is multifactorial and is linked to long term complications that present with cardinal features. It is significantly associated with high anthropometric findings in Saudi Arabian women, but lifestyle interventions and pharmacotherapy are effective in losing weight.

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Section: Clinical Diagnosis Of Pcos 31 Clinical Featuresmentioning

confidence: 99%