A member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Maureen Muoneke is the owner and attending physician at Women's Care, LLC. Dr. Maureen Muoneke has practiced non-invasive treatment for various reproductive disorders, including polycystic ovary syndrome and premature menopause.
A reproductive disorder associated with females who are of reproductive age, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has various symptoms and can lead to several reproductive complications. The symptoms of the conditions include irregular periods, polycystic ovaries, and excess androgen. Infertility, premature birth, miscarriage, gestational diabetes, and depression are some possible complications of the disorder.
Research has suggested a link between PCOS and certain genes. In most cases, however, the disorder is associated with the imbalance of androgen in the body. In some cases, a female with excess androgen levels can develop the disorder, accompanied by some other symptoms such as acne and hirsutism (excess body hair growth and facial hair in women). Sometimes, the excess androgen level results from the resistance of cells to the hormone insulin, which helps the body regulate blood sugar. If these hormones are not used by cells, they may build up in the blood, and in turn, increase androgen production, which leads to difficulty in ovulation when in excess. As shown by research, women diagnosed with PCOS have a particular low-grade inflammation, which prompts polycystic ovaries to secrete more androgen, which can further cause problems in the circulatory system.
Women are advised to see their doctor if they are having fertility problems, irregular menstrual periods, or symptoms of excess androgen such as acne, hirsutism, and male pattern baldness.
A reproductive disorder associated with females who are of reproductive age, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has various symptoms and can lead to several reproductive complications. The symptoms of the conditions include irregular periods, polycystic ovaries, and excess androgen. Infertility, premature birth, miscarriage, gestational diabetes, and depression are some possible complications of the disorder.
Research has suggested a link between PCOS and certain genes. In most cases, however, the disorder is associated with the imbalance of androgen in the body. In some cases, a female with excess androgen levels can develop the disorder, accompanied by some other symptoms such as acne and hirsutism (excess body hair growth and facial hair in women). Sometimes, the excess androgen level results from the resistance of cells to the hormone insulin, which helps the body regulate blood sugar. If these hormones are not used by cells, they may build up in the blood, and in turn, increase androgen production, which leads to difficulty in ovulation when in excess. As shown by research, women diagnosed with PCOS have a particular low-grade inflammation, which prompts polycystic ovaries to secrete more androgen, which can further cause problems in the circulatory system.
Women are advised to see their doctor if they are having fertility problems, irregular menstrual periods, or symptoms of excess androgen such as acne, hirsutism, and male pattern baldness.
