- Find
- Resources
Endometriosis Polycystic Ovaries Fibromyalgia
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Diagnosis
If your periods are irregular, a pregnancy test should be done.
Changes in the growth pattern of your hair or the development of acne may be enough for your doctor to determine that you have a high level of androgen (testosterone) hormones. If not, blood tests can detect high androgen levels. A blood test may also be used to check the level of prolactin, which is a hormone produced in the brain's pituitary gland. Very high prolactin levels can be caused by a pituitary gland tumor, and...
Read moreMore information on "Endometriosis Polycystic Ovaries Fibromyalgia"
From Our Experts
What you need to know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
I was having dinner with two friends recently and they asked me what I did over the weekend. When I told them I was writing about cysts... Read more »
Endometriosis: The Basics
I have endometriosis. Recently the pain has become so severe that I have scheduled a hysterectomy. Due to the aggressive nature of my... Read more »
From Our Sources
Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
In 2009, The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists Committee on Practice Bulletins - Gynecology published a Practice Bulletin with... Read more »
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Polycystic ovary disease (PCO) is a syndrome (cluster of problems) characterized by anovulation, amenorrhea, hirsutism, and infertility.Under normal... Read more »
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, ability to have children, hormones, heart, blood... Read more »
Polycystic ovary disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition in which there is an imbalance of a woman's female sex hormones. This hormone imbalance may cause changes in... Read more »
Psychosocial Considerations and Quality of Life Issues in Poly...
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Since polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that is not associated with significant mortality and extreme illness, there is a tendency to... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
