PCOS

Question 1

PCOS is also called _________-__________ Syndrome

Answer 1

Stein-Leventhal Syndrome

Question 2

PCOS is a condition that results in increased ______________s(hormones) and irregular ______________s

Answer 2

increased androgens and irregular menstrual cycles

Question 3

hyperandrogegism causes what typical 4 symptoms?

Answer 3

1. acne
2. excessive hair growth(body)
3. male pattern baldness(scalp)
4. chronic anovulation

Question 4

what are the 2 types of chronic anovulation?

Answer 4

1. amenorrhea(lack of period)

2. oligomenorrhea(infrequent or extremely light periods)

Question 5

how prevalent (in %) is PCOS in American women?

Answer 5

5-10% of females in America

Question 6

PCOS is commonly seen as a comorbidity in patients with _________ or _______

Answer 6

diabetes or glucose intolerance

Question 7

what would be seen on an ovarian ultrasound of a PCOS patient?

Answer 7

multiple cysts on ovaries

Question 8

patients with PCOS are at higher risk for developing what type of cardiovascular disease?

Answer 8

coronary artery disease

Question 9

t/f: obese patients are at higher risk of developing PCOS

Answer 9

true! thought to be a connection b/t insulin resistance and development of PCOS

Question 10

what 3 reproductive difficulties do many PCOS patients experience?

Answer 10

1. difficulty conceiving
2. miscarriages
3. pregnancy complications

Question 11

what are the 3 main goals of MNT for PCOS?

Answer 11

1. reducing weight and body fat %
2. improving insulin sensitivity
3. reducing serum testosterone–> hopes of restoring ovulation

Question 12

what are the 3 main “prescriptions” for PCOS in terms of lifestyle(NOT hormonal txts)

Answer 12

reduced energy diet, lower intake of CHO(focus on whole grains/fiber), and increased phys. activity