Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of female infertility. A woman's ovaries have follicles, which are tiny, fluid-filled sacs that hold the eggs. When an egg is mature, the follicle releases the egg so it can travel to the uterus for fertilization.
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/women/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome.html
Also, because many women with PCOS also have diabetes, studies are examining the relationship between PCOS and the body's ability to produce insulin. There is a lot of evidence that high levels of insulin contribute to increased production of androgen, which worsens the symptoms of PCOS.
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/women/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome.html
There's really only one type of PCOS, just different symptoms. Allot of ladies who have it, normally never get a period...but I on the other hand, always had a period just really heavy and long. I also am not insulin resistant too. So as you can see, my symptoms are very different from some of the other ladies on here.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Polycystic-Ovarian-Syndrome-PCOS/Different-Types-of-PCOS-/show/1030768
Types of Medical Treatment. You should consult with your doctor or practitioner to determine if you are diagnosed with PCOS. Because there is no cure for PCOS, medical management and lifestyle modification are the best ways to treat the syndrome. It is a very good idea to keep up with your doctor's monitoring protocols.
http://www.pcosfoundation.org/types-of-treatment
4 Types of PCOS. 1) Insulin-Resistant PCOS. This is the classic type of PCOS and by far the most common. High insulin and leptin impede ovulation and stimulate the ovaries to make testosterone. Insulin resistance is caused by sugar, obesity, smoking, trans fat, and environmental toxins.
http://www.larabriden.com/treatment-for-4-types-of-pcos-treat-the-cause/
In general there are 2 extreme types: 1  The classic kind shows up as obesity, hirsutism, amenorrhea, acne, and of course multiple tiny cysts on the ovaries from the lack of ovulation. 2  The thin kind shows up with no extreme weight issues or skin issues, but still amenorrhea and cysts on the ovaries.
https://www.floliving.com/conquering-pcos-type/
Home Types of Treatment. You should consult with your doctor or practitioner to determine if you are diagnosed with PCOS. Because there is no cure for PCOS, medical management and lifestyle modification are the best ways to treat the syndrome. It is a very good idea to keep up with your doctor's monitoring protocols.
http://www.pcosfoundation.org/types-of-treatment
HI ALL. SO I am reading some info, seems there are different types of PCOS, which may explain why we are all so darn different!!! So ANYONE with any idea what any of these words means, WHICH AM I? I am trying to work out whether I want to go natural or whether I should do as my Gynea says and stick to BC...
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Polycystic-Ovarian-Syndrome-PCOS/Different-Types-of-PCOS-/show/1030768
Polycystic ovary syndrome (say pah-lee-SIS-tik OH-vuh-ree SIN-drohm) is a problem in which a woman's hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS also may cause unwanted changes in the way you look.
http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-topic-overview
The most common symptoms are: 1  Acne. 2  Weight gain and trouble losing weight. 3  Extra hair on the face and body. Often women get thicker and darker facial hair and more hair on the chest, belly, and back.  Thinning hair on the 1  scalp. Irregular periods. Often women with PCOS have fewer than nine periods a year.  Fertility problems.
http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-topic-overview
what type of pcos
Insulin-Resistant is including the type of PCOS. Insulin-Resistant is a type of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.