TLDR Cognitive behavioral strategies help women with PCOS make lifestyle changes to improve their health.
The 2009 document addresses the management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), emphasizing the role of nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives in the care of affected women. It outlines the clinical and psychosocial consequences of PCOS, including increased risks of type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, reproductive cancers, sleep apnea, infertility, early spontaneous pregnancy loss, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and postnatal obesity in offspring. The document advocates for a cognitive behavioral strategy to assist women in making lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and weight control, which are the primary treatments for PCOS. It also notes the challenges of weight loss in women with insulin resistance and the importance of early detection and management to prevent or delay the progression of PCOS. The West Virginia National Center of Excellence in Women's Health's cognitive behavioral tool is highlighted as a means to help women adopt lifestyle changes and improve their health outcomes.
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August 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.
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August 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Polycystic ovaries are defined by having 12 or more small follicles in each ovary and are found in up to 33% of women, while Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age, potentially increasing risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.
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November 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.
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July 2003 in “The Nurse practitioner” New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.
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July 2002 in “Journal of Endocrinology” The hypothesis suggests that PCOS may start early in life due to genetic and environmental factors, influencing future reproductive and metabolic problems.
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November 2010 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.
February 2012 in “InTech eBooks” PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.
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May 2014 in “The American Journal of Medicine” The conclusion is that early diagnosis and a multi-system treatment approach are crucial for managing PCOS and its associated health risks.
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September 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher levels of a certain growth factor, which can be reduced by taking metformin.
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May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
