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Hyperandrogenism in reproductive-age women is most frequently associated with - ANSWER-Polycystic ovarian syndrome What is the hormone responsible for the clinical expression of androgen stimulation in androgen-sensitive tissues, such as skin and hair follicles? - ANSWER-DHT What is the term f...

Signs and Symptoms of PCOS - ANSWER-- Irregular menstrual cycles - Absent period - Anovulatory cycles - Abnormal mid-cycle bleeding - Excessive or heavy menstrual bleeding - Alopecia (balding) - Hirsutism (excessive body hair) - Acne - Acanthosis nigricans - a darkening of the skin in the ar...

number of women with PCOS - ANSWER-6-10% of women reproductive age diagnosis of PCOS - ANSWER-need 2/3 : hyperandrogenism anovulation/miscarriage polycystic ovaries clinical presentation PCOS - ANSWER-hirsutism, acne, alopecia menstrual disturbances ( oligomenorrhea or anovulation) obesi...

What is the definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? - ANSWER-There is no universally accepted definition. Based on experts generated diagnostic criteria including following characteristics: hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovaries. Match following signs and symptoms to the exp...

What is the name formerly used to describe PCOS? - ANSWER-Stein-Leventhal syndrome What are two conditions for which PCOS is the most common or one of the most common causes? - ANSWER-PCOS is the most common cause of *androgen excess and hirsutism* in women. PCOS is the most common cause of *i...

A nurse practitioner is reviewing the chart of a woman who has findings consistent with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). the diagnostic criteria for PCOS include all of the following except: - ANSWER-Irregular menstrual cycles hyperandrogenism infertility PCOS *weight loss* Pelvic pain is a ...

what is polycystic ovary syndrome - ANSWER-a hormonal imbalance (high testosterone and high insulin) symptoms of PCOS - ANSWER--irregular or absent menstrual cycles -may have ovarian cysts -android (central) body fat distribution -hirsutism (excessive growth of body hair) -acne risk factor...

When describing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to a client, which areas would the nurse need to address? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-hyperinsulinemia elevated androgen levels anovulation A woman is admitted for repair of cystocele and rectocele. She has 9 living children. In taking her he...

What is epidemiology of PCOS? - ANSWER-Most common female endocrinopathy in reproductive-aged women (5-10% of women) PCOS is characterized by _____ and has increased risk of: How does it usually present? - ANSWER-Chronic hyperandrogenism and / or chronic involution with polycystic ovaries ...

Gestational Diabetes (GDM) - ANSWER-is a condition in which women with previously normal blood glucose exhibit high glucose during pregnancy prevalence of GDM - ANSWER-- it occurs in about 10% of all pregnancies and It increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes for mother (~70%) and child ...

What is a key identifier in women with PCOS? - ANSWER-PCOS patients generally do not have premenstrual cramps or pain during ovulation What are some key indicators for PCOS? - ANSWER-Menstrual irregularities Acne Alopecia Acanthosis nigricans Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) What is the...

ovarian syndrome most commonly cause of androgen excess and hirsutism in women - ANSWER-What is the definition of polycystic ovarian syndrome? Unknown, but possible genetic predisposition, obesity or LH excess - ANSWER-What is the etiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome? 10-20% childbearing ag...

Risk factors for PCOS? - ANSWER-FOD: Family hx Obesity DM S/SX of PCOS? - ANSWER-(HO AAA II) Hirsutism Obesity Acne Amenorrhea Acanthosis nigricans (deeper pigmentation around neck) Irregular menstrual cycles Infertility Endocrine Society Guidelines state that to diagnose PCOS there ...

what is PCOS? what percent of women have it? - ANSWER-polycystic ovary syndrome - 5-10% - leading cause of female infertility what is one of the main factors of PCOS? - ANSWER-insulin resistance - could be the cause? no one is sue hirsutism: what is it and what is it caused by? - ANSWER-...

Case + Initial symptoms (why she was brought in) - ANSWER-15 year old girl. Obesity and amenorrhea. Metabolic Syndrome - ANSWER-Cluster of increased BP, sugar level, waist body fat, cholesterol levels. Increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Family's health history - ANSW...

Case Study - PCOS - ANSWER-A 32 yr old woman was seen by her nurse practitioner complaining of infrequent periods, which she had had since first menarche at age 13. She and her husband had been trying to have children for the past year without success. She had a family history of type 2 DM. She was ...

Leading cause of infertility - ANSWER-PCOS PCOS - ANSWER-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome What happens during PCOS? - ANSWER-Mature eggs are not released from ovaries, but form small cysts in ovary Infertility - ANSWER-Intermittent ovulation or anovulation What percentage of women with PCOS a...

stein-leventhal syndrome - ANSWER-amenorrhea associated with bilateral polycystic ovaries. obese, hirsute, irregular menses, difficulty getting pregnant polycystic ovary disease definition - ANSWER-clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenemia. chronic oligomenorrhea or anovulation polycystic ovar...

Definition of Infertility - ANSWER-Regular, unprotected intercourse without conception for 12 months * 6 months if women >= 35 Fecundability - ANSWER-Ability to conceive within a given month/ cycle Prevalance of Infertility - ANSWER-10% of couples Things you want to ask the male partner...