James Douglas, M.D.© IVF Plano 6300 W. Parker Rd. #G28 Plano, TX 75093 Managing PCOS: What You Can Do Affecting as many as five million women in America, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) disrupts the menstrual cycle, which can lead to fertility issues. Caused by excessive testosterone and insulin, PCOS can produce various symptoms, such as […]
MoreIntroduction Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine abnormality in reproductive aged women affecting approximately 5-10% of this population. (NEJM 1995;333:853) The classic triad of this syndrome consists of chronic anovulation, hirsutism, and obesity. PCOS was first discovered by Stein and Leventhal (Am J Obstet Gynecol 1935;29:181) and its management has confused clinicians […]
MorePolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine abnormality in reproductive-aged women affecting approximately 5-10% of this population. The classic triad of this syndrome consists of chronic ovulation dysfunction, hirsutism (male pattern hair growth) and obesity. The exciting news recently involves understanding the contribution of insulin resistance to the etiology and treatment of PCOS […]
MoreJames Douglas, M.D.© IVF Plano 6300 W. Parker Rd. #G28 Plano, TX 75093 In our practice, we often treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), also referred to as polycystic ovaries (PCO) or polycystic ovarian disease, (PCOD). This condition affects as many as five million women in America. With PCOS, one of the main causes of infertility […]
MoreDr. Rinku Mehta© www.txfertility.com Texas Fertility Center 6500 N. Mopac, Bldg. 1, Suite 1200 Austin, Texas 78731 Ph: (512) 451-0149 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive endocrine disorder that affects approximately 5-10% of reproductive age women. While years of research have been conducted to try to determine the etiology of this syndrome, it continues […]
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