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PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, but it is not actually exclusively defined by ovarian cysts. PCOS is the most frequent endocrine condition in premenopausal women is (PCOS). The global prevalence of this illness ranges from 6% to 20% depending on the diagnostic criteria used, with a higher prevalence among overweight or obese women and among ethnic groups.
PCOS is a complicated endocrine condition characterized by clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction (menstrual irregularities), and polycystic ovarian morphology, among other issues. There is currently a plethora of PCOS diagnosis criteria that include various combinations of its clinical features. The Rotterdam criteria, which is mostly employed for clinical diagnosis, require at least two of the three clinical characteristics listed above.
PCOS is regarded as a major cause of anovulatory infertility and is therefore clinically linked to subfertility or infertility. However, the pathology's
The American Psychological Association states that we experience three different kinds of stress: acute stress, episodic acute stress, and chronic stress.
The most common form of stress is acute stress. You may experience acute stress when getting into a fight, giving a talk, getting into a car accident, etc. Episodic acute stress happens when you experience acute stress frequently. Individuals experiencing episodic acute stress are often anxious or irritable. If you don’t manage acute stress, and it continues for an extended period of time, it becomes chronic stress. When you are in a bad relationship, have ongoing financial problems, or are stuck in a stressful job you may experience chronic stress.
Signs of Stress
I have talked to thousands of men and women over the past three decades, discussing hormones, adrenal fatigue, and sexual dysfunction. It never ceases to amaze me how stress affects us on
This month is all about learning more about your body through topics such as sex education and understanding what's normal when it comes to our bodies' functions—and even how they function—not just during puberty but well into adulthood. We’ve compiled a list of resources below that may help if you want to learn more about human sexuality or need assistance with an issue related to your sex life!
Many women in Arizona are entering or experiencing menopause, suffering from oftentimes debilitating symptoms. Learn about what Menopause is, and what women do to alleviate symptoms.
I was convinced that the hormones that my mom took played a role in her developing breast cancer but couldn’t really prove it. It wasn’t until the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study* results came out that we learned more about
