Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Disease
Name of the Student
Professor’s Name
Polycystic Ovary Disease
Introduction
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Polycystic Ovary Disease) is a sum set of symptoms which occurs in women, due to hormonal imbalances. In this condition the women fail to ovulate and is marked by a decrease in frequency of menstrual cycles or a loss of menstruation. This condition is also referred as hyperandrogenic anovulation. However, women with PCOD can also present with heavy periods, male secondary sexual features or hiruitism (excess body and facial hair), may complain of pelvic pain and difficulty in conception. The risk of PCOD is increased by type -2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, mood disorders, and endometrial cancer. In this condition numerous fluid-filled cysts appear in the ovaries (Legro et al., 2013).
Literature Review
One out of every woman and one out of twenty women of childbearing age suffers from the condition of PCOD. In the United States itself, 5 million women are affected with PCOD. PCOD affects all women who have reached puberty and also below puberty, as early as 11 years old. PCOD is believed to be caused by genetic and environmental factors. PCOD is believed to be an autosomal dominant trait, as the gene for the disease is present in autosomes (Legro et al., 2013).
The risk factors for PCOD include obesity and inadequate physical activity. The diagnosis of PCOD is …