Symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome
Symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome
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Ovarian cancer:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Typically, symptoms vary with the size of the tumor. An ovary may grow to considerable size before it produces overt symptoms. Occasionally, in the early stages, ovarian cancer causes vague abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, and other mild GI disturbances. As it progresses, it causes urinary frequency, constipation, pelvic discomfort, distention, and weight loss. Tumor rupture, torsion, or infection may cause pain, which, in young patients, may mimic appendicitis. Granulosa cell tumors have feminizing effects (such as bleeding between periods in premenopausal women); conversely, arrhenoblastomas have virilizing effects. Advanced ovarian cancer causes ascites, rarely postmenopausal bleeding and pain, and symptoms relating to metastatic sites (most commonly pleural effusions).
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Ovarian cysts:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Small ovarian cysts (such as follicular cysts) usually don’t produce symptoms unless torsion or rupture causes signs of an acute abdomen (abdominal tenderness, distention, and rigidity). Large or multiple cysts may induce mild pelvic discomfort, low back pain, dyspareunia, or abnormal uterine bleeding secondary to a disturbed ovulatory pattern. Ovarian cysts with torsion induce acute abdominal pain similar to that of appendicitis.
Granulosa-lutein cysts that appear early in pregnancy may grow as large as 2" to 2½"(5 to 6 cm) in diameter and produce unilateral pelvic discomfort and, if rupture occurs, massive intraperitoneal hemorrhage. In nonpregnant women, these cysts may cause delayed menses, followed by prolonged or irregular bleeding. Polycystic ovarian disease may also produce secondary amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, or infertility.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Ovarian cancer:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Typically, symptoms vary with the size of the tumor. Occasionally, in the early stages, ovarian cancer causes vague abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, and other mild GI disturbances. As it progresses, it causes urinary frequency, constipation, pelvic discomfort, abdominal distention, and weight loss.
Tumor rupture, torsion, or infection may cause pain, which, in young patients, may mimic appendicitis. Granulosa cell tumors have feminizing effects (such as bleeding between periods in premenopausal women); conversely, arrhenoblastomas have virilizing effects. Advanced ovarian cancer causes ascites, rarely postmenopausal bleeding and pain, and symptoms relating to metastatic sites (most commonly pleural effusions).
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Ovarian cysts:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Small ovarian cysts (such as follicular cysts) usually don’t produce symptoms unless torsion or rupture causes signs of an acute abdomen (abdominal tenderness, distention, and rigidity). Large or multiple cysts may induce mild pelvic discomfort, low back pain, dyspareunia, or abnormal uterine bleeding secondary to a disturbed ovulatory pattern. Ovarian cysts with torsion induce acute abdominal pain similar to that of appendicitis.
Granulosa-lutein cysts that appear early in pregnancy may grow as large as 2" to 2½" (5 to 6 cm) in diameter and produce unilateral pelvic discomfort and, if rupture occurs, massive intraperitoneal hemorrhage. In nonpregnant women, these cysts may cause delayed menses, followed by prolonged or irregular bleeding. Polycystic ovarian disease may also produce secondary amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, or infertility.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - signs & symptoms
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
- Hirsutism
- Amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea
- Obesity
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Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC (Excerpt)
Is it possible to have PCOS without having cysts?
This is an area of disagreement among medical professionals. While most
women with PCOS have polycystic ovaries, some doctors will diagnose a
woman with PCOS based on other physical symptoms or hormone abnormalities. (Source: excerpt from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC (Excerpt)
Some of the other symptoms of PCOS include:
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Infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or
irregular bleeding;
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Infrequent or no ovulation;
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Increased serum levels of male hormones, such as
testosterone;
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Inability to get pregnant within six to 12 months of
unprotected sexual intercourse (infertility);
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Pelvic pain that lasts longer than six months;
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Weight gain or obesity;
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Diabetes, over-production of insulin, and inefficient use
of insulin in the body;
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Abnormal lipid levels (such as high or low cholesterol
levels, and high triglycerides);
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High blood pressure (over 140/90);
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Excess growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach, thumbs,
or toes;
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Male-pattern baldness or thinning hair;
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Acne, oily skin, or dandruff;
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Patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the
neck, groin, underarms, or skin folds; and
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Skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or
neck area.
(Source: excerpt from
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC)
Polycystic ovary syndrome as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome, it is also important to consider Polycystic ovary syndrome as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Polycystic ovary syndrome may cause:
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Onset of Polycystic ovary syndrome: women of reproductive age
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