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Medications used to treat the symptoms of polycystic ovary disease include: Birth control pills; Clomiphene citrate; Flutamide; Spironolactone. Treatment with clomiphene citrate causes the pituitary gland to produce more FSH. This causes the egg to mature and be released. S...[read article]

Tests for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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LH blood test measures the amount of luteinizing hormone(LH).LH is a protein hormone released by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, an increase in LH levels at...  More
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A testosterone test measures the amount of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow o...  More
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An estradiol test measures the amount of a hormone called estradiol in the blood. Estradiol is the most important form of estrogen found in the body.  More
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Prolactin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. The prolactin test measures the amount of prolactin in the blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usual...  More
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DHEA-sulfate blood test measures the amount of DHEA-sulfate in the blood.Serum DHEA-sulfate; dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, us...  More
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Testosterone, the principal male sex hormone, is produced in the testes.Testosterone, an androgen, is necessary for the development of external genitals in the male...  More
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Transvaginal ultrasound is a type of pelvic ultrasound. It is used to look at a woman''s reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries, cervix, and v...  More
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Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. Th...  More
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The images can be stored on a computer or printed on film. One exam produces dozens or sometimes hundreds of images.Nuclear magnetic resonance- abdomen; NMR- abdome...  More
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An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography.  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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A quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin(HCG) test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy.Serial beta HCG; R...  More
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Serum SHBG Test
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.An ultrasound machine creates images that allow var...  More
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Most biopsies involve taking a small piece of skin or muscle under a local anesthetic. When the cells to be analyzed are accessible by needle, the biopsy specimen m...  More
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Pelvic laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that examines and treats pelvic organs through a small surgical viewing instrument(laparoscope) inserted into the abdomen...  More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.There are many ...  More
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Laparoscopy describes a group of operations performed with the aid of a camera placed in the abdomen.The laparoscope was first combined with a video camera in the 1...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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Hair removal is the process of taking off the threadlike covering that grows from the surface of the skin. Hair grows on all areas of the human body except for the ...  More
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Laproscopic Ovarian Drilling
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Electrolysis of Hair Follicle
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Laparoscopic Electrocautery of Ovary
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Prescribed Medications for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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PROGESTERONE (proe JES ter one) is a female hormone. This medicine is used to prevent the overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in women who are taking estrogens f...  More
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METFORMIN (met FOR min) is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps to control blood sugar. Treatment is combined with diet and exercise. This medicine can be used a...  More
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CLOMIPHENE (KLOE mi feen) is a fertility drug that increases the chance of pregnancy. It helps women ovulate (produce a mature egg) during their cycle. This medicin...  More
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SPIRONOLACTONE (speer on oh LAK tone) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood...  More
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FLUTAMIDE (FLOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone called testosterone. It is used in combination with another medication to treat prostate cancer. This...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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PROGESTERONE (proe JES ter one) is a female hormone. This medicine is used to prevent the overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in women who are taking estrogens f...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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The latest studies conclude that a successful weight-loss plan is a mind/body undertaking that not only involves monitoring calorie intake and expenditure, but deal...  More
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