Nearly 5% to 10% of females are affected with PCOS. Are you wondering what PCOS is? PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndromes) also known as hyperandrogenic anovulation is a problem in which womens hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. There are many signs to look for when you think you may be affected by PCOS. Some of the symptoms are but not limited to: Acne, weight gain and trouble losing weight. Extra hair on the face and body. Personally I suffer from every symptom that comes with PCOS from irregular menstrual cycles, darks spots, and thinning of the hair which is just a few to mention. Well heres my story, I know I had PCOS before my doctors could officially diagnosis me. …show more content…
I found all the vitamins that were listed to help maintain PCOS, by then I found myself taking more than 6 supplements and vitamins a day. It became very stressful, I decided to do more in depth research as to which ones I really needed. I found out that Myo-Inositol is a supplement that you will need basically forever. Inositol, I found could get very pricey but it shouldn 't matter when it comes to your health. Myo-Inositol is used is balance female hormones, without the balance of the hormones you get boost in your testosterone levels which give you all these ridiculous symptoms. After doing all my research the main thing I 've learned is that you have to want to change the way your PCOS is taking over the life is DIET. Gluten free and dairy free is the best way to go because gluten turns into sugar and dairy products make it harder for ovulation. Personally, I have changed my lifestyle and I am completely gluten and dairy free. If there is on thing I remember everyday that is to never into the kitchen without taking the Myo - Inositol. I buy Myo - Inositol in powder form and I just put two tablespoonfuls in water. I find the powder is the best the capsules tend to give me a
Pour a sufficient amount of room-temperature water (about 16 oz) into a large glass. 2. Add a tablespoon of salt to the water and stir well. 3. Drop an Alka-Seltzer tablet in an empty water bottle.
Carrie Bedient, MD is an Ovation Fertility™ referring physician. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is trained to diagnose and treat numerous causing of infertility and has focused much of her studies and work on endometriosis. Dr. Bedient received her BA in Chemistry and Biology from Washington University in St. Louis. She then received her MD from the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
These treatment and drugs could be: Reducing corticosteroid use – If the reason why you got Cushing’s is because of long term use of the drug Corticosteroid then your doctor could reduce your dosage so that your levels could equal out. While reducing your dosage he/she could still manage to take care of your asthma, arthritis or other condition you might have that has you taking corticosteroid. Do not discontinue and of corticosteroid without consulting your doctor first. Surgery – If you have a tumor caused be Cushing’s
In Vitro Fertilization treatments involving numerous cycles increases a woman’s chance of multiple pregnancies; consequently, it results in an increased risk of premature birth and lack of healthy weight in IVF newborns (Storck). Additionally, IVF treatments pose some financial drawbacks for its recipients. IVF is extremely expensive once all the components--”surgery, anesthesia, ultrasounds, blood tests, processing the eggs and sperm, embryo storage, and embryo transfer”--are added up to show one IVF cycle’s expenses, which can be between $12,000-$17,000; likewise, infertility treatments are not typically covered by insurance companies, adding to its cost even more (Storck). With IVF being costly both financially and emotionally to many recipients, plus the added stress
Cushing’s Syndrome is a disease that involves an excess of the Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland, most likely because of cancerous cells (Helm). This causes an excess of cortisol to be made in the adrenal gland which creates the symptoms known as Cushing’s Syndrome. This can also be caused by a tumor on the adrenal gland which causes an overproduction of cortisol (Helm). Cortisol is a steroid hormone which helps regulate blood sugar as well as aid in the metabolism of protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
Case Study 1 – The Endocrine System Christina D’Amico University of Saint Joseph Abstract A fifteen-year-old boy with many hormonal abnormalities starting at the age of eleven suffered from joint pain and swelling along with poor bone growth and development. He broke his left hip and had low levels of testosterone and high levels of growth hormone resulting in gigantism and later acromegaly.
I feel like there are so many therapies in today’s society to help women who suffer from
This syndrome is brought on by a hormonal imbalance, causes irregular periods, acne, ovarian cysts, and infertility. These symptoms can be helped by birth control pills. So, removing a drug that’s benefitting a women’s well-being will cause not only a few but countless health concerns. Furthermore, the support that is provided by planned parenthood is to help the individual at a time of need.
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic or hereditary disorder in which clusters of cysts develop within your kidneys. Cysts are round sacs containing water-like fluid. Over time, these cysts will enlarge, multiply and damage the kidneys which can lead to kidney failure. Kidneys are usually the most severely affected organs from this disease, but cysts can also develop in your liver, pancreas, spleen, ovaries, and large bowel. Polycystic kidney disease can also affect the brain and heart.
Treat Peripheral NeuropathyIf you have peripheral neuropathy, an estimated 20 million Americans share the same diagnosis, pain, discomfort, and muscle weakness. You can successfully treat peripheral neuropathy naturally at home. While convention medicine provides questionable results by treating you with medications with a long list of side effects such as Effoxor XL (an antidepressant) and Lyrica (an anti-seizure medication). You can halt the progression of peripheral neuropathy and ease symptoms safely and easily in your own home. Peripheral Neuropathy - What Causes it and Why?
•Incompetent Cervix is a condition that occurs when the weak cervical tissue causes or contributes to premature birth or the loss of an otherwise healthy pregnancy. •Many women first become aware of incompetent cervix after losing their first pregnancy. Most often, the woman has a birth defect that affects the normal shape of the uterus or cervix, but they have no history to indicate the condition. Women who may be at risk for incompetent cervix include those who: had a previous D&C or those who had a previous surgery for an abnormal pap smear or those who had a damaged cervix.
First discovered in 1935 by Stein and Leventhal, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder that is characterized by menstrual irregularity, subfertility and infertility, clinically obvious hyperadrogenism, and metabolic dysfunction in women (Azziz, 2015). Although the etiology of this complex condition is unclear, the prevalence is about 20-40% in women who have mothers and sisters with PCOS, strongly suggesting a genetic association (Azziz, 2015). B.L. presented to the clinic on 10/15/15 with a chief complaint of irregular menstrual cycle and seeking a referral to her OB-GYN for further evaluation and management. B.L. voiced concerns regarding her menstrual cycle and inability to conceive for the last year. Being a newlywed, she found this particularly distressing as she and her husband were hoping to start a family soon after they were married.
Dr. Johnson and her acupuncture and magnet treatment have been a blessing to me. The warmth of Tao Wellnes Center and Melanie 's dedication made this treatment an unforgettable experience. Acupuncture not only helped me achieve hormonal balance, but it allowed me to achieve a pregnancy! Thank you so much Melanie, Gaby Viteri Since I started treatment with Dr. Melanie Johnson almost 3 months ago, I have felt like never before.
However, reproduction is the exact opposite of simple and easy. In some cases, the male and/or female may be infertile. There are numerous causes of infertility, for example: hormonal imbalance, environmental conditions, autoimmune disorders,
Everyone is entitled to choose their own lifestyle, whether they want to have a child or not. Some females who seek to have children find it easy, although some are unfortunate. There are numerous of reasonings, such as being too old to be pregnant, damage to the Fallopian tube or uterus and cancer radiation or chemotherapy. As our generation goes on, many discoveries revolving biology is produced and one of it is the In Vitro Fertilization or “IVF”. It is the procedure of fertilization where they save sperm sample, take an egg from the women and physically combining it in a laboratory dish where the egg and the sperm is now called an embryo.