introduction: polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder associated with ovulatory dysfunction. presently, little is known about the primary factors that initiate pcos. chamomile flowers are used in alternative medicine for its anti-spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory effects. antispasmodic properties of chamomile ease menstrual cramps and lessen the possibilit...

According to the Consensus on Management of PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, is an endocrine condition that produces oligo-anovulation, clinical and biochemical symptoms hyperandrogenism, distinctive ovarian morphological characteristics ultrasonographic examination. PCOS also associated with a higher risk endometrial cancer. Both hyperandrogenism anovulation are difficult conditions manage. wo...

Up to 14 percent of women experience irregular or excessively heavy menstrual bleeding. This abnormal uterine bleeding generally can be divided into anovulatory and ovulatory patterns. Chronic anovulation can lead to irregular bleeding, prolonged unopposed estrogen stimulation of the endometrium, and increased risk of endometrial cancer. Causes include polycystic ovary syndrome, uncontrolled di...

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a risk factor for pregnancy, but there have been few studies on the effect of infertility's aetiology. Thus, we have assessed the role of aetiology on IVF pregnancy outcomes in a retrospective cohort study comparing the outcomes of IVF singleton pregnancies with those of spontaneous pregnancies in the general Finnish population. The study group consisted of 255 w...

FSH and insulin are key hormones involved in spontaneous ovulation. Adolescent girls born small for gestational age (SGA) are at risk for FSH and insulin resistance. We have assessed whether ovulation rate is reduced in SGA girls. Ovulatory function was assessed by weekly filter paper progesterone measurements, obtained by finger-stick auto-sampling for 3 consecutive months in matched populatio...

UNLABELLED Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disease. PCOS afflicts 5 to 10 % of women of reproductive age. The symptoms are: amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, chronic hyperandrogenic anovulation and acne. OTHER RISK FACTORS AGGRAVATE THIS CONDITION insulin resistance, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, inflammation and subclinical cardiovascular di...

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex endocrine disorder of hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction that presents with anovulation, hirsutism and infertility. Women with PCOS have increased risk for developing NIDDM, dyslipidemia and premature cardiovascular disease. Because of its vague presentation and potential for numerous complications, PCOS should be evaluated carefully. Unfortunately, there ...

The polycystic ovary syndrome was diagnosed according to the following criteria: [1] bilateral polycystic ovaries on ultrasonography; [2] oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, or chronic anovulation, or any combination of these conditions; [3] hyperandrogenemia (elevated serum levels of testosterone, free testosterone, or androstenedione); [4] elevated serum LH levels; and [5] exclu...