Infertility In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

This volume includes the latest diagnostic criteria for PCOS and comprises the most up-to-date information about the genetic features and pathogenesis of PCOS. It critically reviews the methodological approaches and the evidence for various PCOS susceptibility genes. The book also discusses additional familial phenotypes of PCOS and their potential genetic basis. All four editors of this title are extremely prominent in the field of PCOS.

This book presents up-to-date knowledge on infertility in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and provides clear evidence-based guidance on its treatment. The book opens by discussing anovulation, oocyte quality, and the endometrium in women with PCOS, infertility and subfertility cofactors, and the impact of PCOS phenotypes on fertility. All aspects of management are then thoroughly addressed. The available medical treatments for PCOS-related infertility – including antiestrogens, aromatase inhibitors, insulin-sensitizing drugs, and gonadotropins – are reviewed, and other potential therapeutic approaches, such as acupuncture and laparoscopic ovarian drilling, are assessed. Careful attention is also devoted to the role of lifestyle interventions. The use of controlled ovarian stimulation in infertile PCOS patients undergoing intrauterine insemination or in vitro fertilization is examined in detail, as are the benefits of in vitro maturation of oocytes. This book will be of value to all who are involved in the care of women with PCOS and related infertility issues.

Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a comprehensive clinical reference work for primary care physicians, internists, general endocrinologists, obstetricians, gynecologists and students. PCOS is a common but frequently misdiagnosed disease. Many symptoms can be alleviated by early intervention and effective management. Prominent endocrinologists are gathered to detail current research and treatment in this metabolic disorder, affecting a growing population. The chapters are comprehensive, providing cutting edge knowledge on pathogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of PCOS. Each chapter will be concise concluding with cogent practice points. The variety of medical issues presenting in PCOS patients result in late referrals or in- appropriate advice. This title will be a tool in a further understanding of the metabolic and genetic basis of PCOS, while providing management strategies.

Ever had irregular periods? Do you find you're always putting on weight? Do you feel tired and emotional ,and up one minute, down the next? Or do you struggle with adult acne, hair loss, or facial and body hair where you don't want it? You could have PCOS, a hormonal health condition that affects one in ten women in the UK – and is one of the most common causes of fertility problems. So if you do have PCOS, chances are you have questions about fertility buzzing around your head: Am I fertile? What can I do to boost my chances of pregnancy? Will irregular periods stop me from getting pregnant? I've been trying for months – what next? Will fertility drugs help me? The good news is that no matter what stage you're at, this book can help. Written by two women with PCOS at different stages of their fertility journeys, it will help you: • discover how and why PCOS can affect your fertility • find out from the experts and other women how they have overcome non-conception • make a step-by-step action plan to enhance your fertility • work out which fertility treatments are best for you.

Positively PCOS is a memoir of the author’s attempt to overcome infertility. Years slipped by before discovering that something called PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and insulin resistance was the culprit. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder among pre-menopausal women and one of the most common causes of infertility. The book is written candidly from the patient’s perspective. She describes her struggle to understand what is in control of her body and shares all of the raw emotion that infertility brings. The author takes us along for the ride as she seeks to find her way to discovering the truth about her body and herself. This is a motivational and inspiring story of determination and hope.

Clare Goodwin knows from personal experience how debilitating PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is and has seen the devastating impact it can have on women trying to conceive. In Getting Pregnant with PCOS she draws on evidence-based research and her qualifications in exercise, nutrition and fertility treatment to provide a five-step plan for treating the underlying causes of PCOS. Despite suffering unexplained weight gain, out-of-control sugar cravings, unwanted hair growth and loss, acne and painful, irregular or missing periods, many PCOS sufferers are often misdiagnosed or untreated. Clare's PCOS program is grounded in finding the root cause for these symptoms, and then creating an individualised treatment plan. Her breakthrough approach has helped thousands of women who have struggled to find answers elsewhere. Clare will show you how to identify the key factors that contribute to PCOS, and that by addressing these you can improve both your health and your fertility.

This book presents the findings of the RCOG Study Group on polycystic ovary syndrome - the most common endocrine disturbance of women in the UK. PCOS has a significant effect on quality of life and psychological morbidity and, as many specialists are involved in its management, a multidisciplinary approach is required.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common reproductive health problems of women. Despite this, its effective treatment remains a significant challenge to the medical profession. This second edition (published 2007) of a highly successful and well-reviewed book is a thorough update on the syndrome, its aetiology, pathology, impact on infertility, and effective medical management. Every chapter has been extensively referenced and completely revised and updated. New chapters cover: hyperinsulinemic insulin resistance; new treatments including in-vitro maturation; paediatric origins, including the Barker Hypothesis; adrenocortal dysfunction; polycystic ovary syndrome in non-western societies; surgical treatment of obesity associated with polycystic ovaries, and treatment with vitamins and minerals. The book is a reference text for all clinicians with an interest in reproductive endocrinology, including gynaecologists, IVF specialists and obstetricians.