Polycystic+Ovarian+Syndrome

=Organ Disease:= Ovaries are eligible for transplanting, but in the past, they have had a low success rate, with only a few resulting in natural pregnancy. This is because it is difficult to regain the functionality of the ovary after transplantation, primarily due to amount of time it takes the body time to re-establish a full blood supply to the organ.

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=Name Of Disease:= Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

=Disease Transmission:= - A direct cause has not been found yet, but all these factors contribute. - Insulin resistance - Genetics - Obesity

=Symptoms:= - Irregular or absent periods - Infertility - Increased hair growth - Acne - Unusual weight gain - High blood pressure - Obesity - Abnormal facial and body hair growth - Depression

=Health Implications:= - Increased risk of cancer in the uterus or ovaries, - Infertility - Obesity-related conditions, such as high blood pressure and diabetes - Possible increased risk of breast cancer stroke, or heart attack

=Prevelance:= - It affects up to 10%% of all women between the ages of 15 and 50 and is particularly common among women with ovulation problems (an incidence of about 75%). In the general population, around 25% of women will have polycystic ovaries seen on an ultrasound examination.

=Treatment:= - If the case is severe, some women will be put on birth control or another type of hormone controller to balance everything. - Most cases will react positively to a healthy diet and exercise plan. - Weight Loss. - Ovarian diathermy (surgery that uses heat to alter ovarian function)

=What We Can Do:= - Considering the fact that there is not a definite cause for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, it is difficult to say what you can do for it other than maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. - If you feel that medication is necessary, then there are many options like birth control to help get you back on track.

=Sources:= "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)." //Women to Women — Changing Women's Health — Naturally//. Web. 11 Apr. 2011. .

"Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)." //NetDoctor.co.uk - The UK's Leading Independent Health Website//. Web. 11 Apr. 2011. .

Strosahl, Amanda C. "New Ovarian Transplant Surgical Procedure Gives Fertility Hope to Cancer Survivors." //Associated Content from Yahoo! - Associatedcontent.com//. Web. 11 Apr. 2011. .