Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: summary of an evidence‐based guideline

Teede, Helena; Misso, Marie; Deeks, Amanda; Moran, Lisa J.; Stuckey, Bronwyn; Wong, Jennifer L.; Norman, Robert J.; Costello, Michael

doi:10.5694/mja11.10915

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“…First line of self-management of women diagnosed with PCOS is life style modifications, generally through healthy diet and increased physical activity to prevent weight gain (H. J. Teede et al, 2011). Usually many women remain undiagnosed for long time and they seek medical assistance only when they fail to conceive from mono-anovulation symptoms of PCOS (Norman, Wu, & Stankiewicz, 2004).…”

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A Study to Measure the Health Awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Saudi Arabia

AlSinan¹,

Shaman²

2017

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Background Study: There are various health disorders among women which might lead to various healthcare complications. In such cases, lack of awareness is one of the primary reasons for prolonged identification or poor disease self-management. Additionally, the freeness or comfort in discussing or gaining information can be a major limitation in managing such diseases. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one such disorder among the women which can occur at reproductive age, and may cause infertility. The occurrence of disease at such a young age could lead to stress among the patients, and it also has major complications which can affect the health and lifestyles of the people diagnosed with PCOS. Therefore, it is very essential to increase the awareness about the disease and its self-management practices among the women.Study Aim: The purpose of this study is to identify the level of awareness about PCOS among the Saudi women.Study Design: An online survey questionnaire is used for collecting the knowledge levels of Saudi women with PCOS, in the aspects of physiology of female reproductive systems, knowledge of pathophysiology of PCOS, complications associated with PCOS, and self-management techniques. Results:A minimal awareness about signs, symptoms, complications and self-management approaches of PCOS was observed in more than 60% of the motivated sample population. Conclusion:It is observed and suggested that the perception of long-term metabolic effects of PCOS on the health of affected individual needs to be optimized. Effective methods for increasing awareness using internet and communication technologies should be developed and promoted among the women.

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A Study to Measure the Health Awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Saudi Arabia

AlSinan¹,

Shaman²

2017

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“…Current guidelines suggest preconceptional counselling, lifestyle modifications including weight reduction and exercise, cessation of smoking, and a reduction in alcohol consumption. After these modifications, ovulation induction with anti-estrogen clomiphenes citrate, metformin or a combination of both may be trialled [2].…”

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Eating Disorder Quality of Life: A Pilot Study

Coker¹,

Lahoud²,

Abraham³

2016

JFIV Reprod Med Genet

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Objective: To compare 'quality of life related to eating and exercise' (QOL ED) in women with and without PCOS who are seeking fertility treatment.Method: Twenty-one women with and 128 women without PCOS aged 20 to 46 years attending IVF clinics in Sydney, Australia participated. Participants completed the QOL ED questionnaire containing six eating disorder subscores and a global score. Multivariate analyses included age and Body Mass Index (BMI) as covariates and logistic regression included current BMI.Results: Women with PCOS had significantly poorer QOL ED global scores and poorer eating behaviour, eating disorder feelings, psychological feelings and acute medical subscores. The total PCOS group was best represented by current BMI and the acute medical subscore. The non-obese PCOS group (BMI 19 to 29.9 kg/m 2 ) was best represented by the eating disorder feelings subscore (reflecting a preoccupation with control of body weight and eating). Women with PCOS were significantly more likely to obtain a QOL ED global score above a non-eating disorder range (total sample 17% versus 8%; non-obese women 44% verses 12%) and a global score consistent with the presence of a current diagnosis of an eating disorder (total group 14.6% versus 2.3%; non-obese 22.2% versus 1.8%). Conclusion:These findings support assessment of disordered eating and lifestyle change as the first-line treatment of women with PCOS irrespective of BMI.

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“…ii) Female pattern hair loss (FPHL), a diffuse reduction in hair density which affects the crown and the frontal scalp, frequently observed after puberty and affecting up to 50% of women over 50 [4][5][6]. iii) Telogen effluvium (TE), an intense hair shedding and diffuse thinning of hair on the scalp, usually incurring after pregnancy, stressing conditions, surgery or hormonal changes [1].…”

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Efficacy of a Nutritional Supplement, Standardized in Fatty Acids and Phytosterols, on Hair Loss and Hair Health in both Women and Men

Zanzottera¹,

Nobile²,

Bizzaro³

et al. 2017

J Cosmo Trichol

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Introduction: Hair health concern is one of the most distressing conditions for a significant number of men and women of all ages. The unique current pharmacologic therapeutic options approved by Food and Drug administration (FDA) are finasteride and topical minoxidil; however, these treatments may have side effects and may work on just one cause of hair loss, without giving an exhaustive and complete results.

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Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: summary of an evidence‐based guideline

Cited by 298 publications

References 210 publications

A Study to Measure the Health Awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Saudi Arabia

A Study to Measure the Health Awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Saudi Arabia

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Eating Disorder Quality of Life: A Pilot Study

Efficacy of a Nutritional Supplement, Standardized in Fatty Acids and Phytosterols, on Hair Loss and Hair Health in both Women and Men

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