is the commonest endocrine (hormone) disorder in females. It affects 1/10-1/5 women worldwide. Symptoms of PCOS can present soon after puberty, and continues until the menopause.
The long term health issues associated with PCOS are quite serious, risk of hypertension, diabetes type2, abnormal lipids (cholesterol), heart problems and finally risk of cancer of the uterus (womb) is increased significantly. Like many chronic illnesses, there is no cure for PCOS. However early detection and prevention can modify the severity of PCOS.
Management of PCOS requires the collaboration of different health specialists. the team includes gynecologist, endocrinologist, dermatologist, a dietitian with special interest in PCOS, and a psychiatrist. This kind of collaboration is referred to as multidisciplinary approach.
Main Symptoms of PCOS:
One of the main symptoms of POCS is menstrual cycle 'period' abnormalities. Delay for more than 35 days is often associated with anovulation, (the ovary fails to produce an egg). you are advised to see your doctor.
One of the main symptoms of POCS is Hirsutism, a condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women. Hirsutism results in excessive amounts of coarse and pigmented hair on body areas where men typically grow hair — face, chest and back.
Acne, where the acne spreads in the face and then spreads to all the body.
To obesity and rapid weight gain and fat accumulation in many cases in the lower region of the waist.
Symptoms:
Most of the disorders associated with metabolic syndrome have no symptoms. Patients with metabolic syndrome will have;
* Patients are advised to see a doctor should they have at least one component of metabolic syndrome.
Management of PCOS requires the collaboration of different health specialists. the team includes gynecologist, endocrinologist, dermatologist, a dietitian with special interest in PCOS, and a psychiatrist. This kind of collaboration is referred to as multidisciplinary approach.
Our patients are looked after by a team of professionals (multidisciplinary), who meet on weekly basis to discuss and develop a management plan for each and every patient individually.
The first visit:
When the patient arrives at the center, The receptionist will assist in the preparation of the medical file.
Doctor will consult the patient to take a full health history, and conduct clinical examination and a sonar examination.
Patient will be requested blood laboratory tests.
The second appointment will be rescheduled one week after the first visit.
Second visit:
On the second visit, Doctor will present the patient the proposed treatment plan, which was prepared by a group of consultants involved will also respond to all questions and inquiries patient may have.
Upon agreement on proposed treatment plan, dates will be determined as subsequent visits.
The receptionist will help with a reminder on the visits dates.
The center is committed to raise awareness and increase knowledge of polycystic ovary syndrome, and with patient collective activities to share their experiences and thoughts with other patients along with the support of and medical team to answer all questions and queries.
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The first multidisciplinary clinic dealing with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Medical studies conducted on a number of women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed a general dissatisfaction with the health service provided that is lacking coordination and cooperation from different disciplines.
Reference to these studies, we decided at the center to provide an integrated medical service, where the state of health of a woman by a multidisciplinary team meets weekly to discuss and evaluate the pathological cases extensively and to prepare a treatment plan for patients individually.
To ensure a high quality medical service, a general guideline has been prepared referencing on scientific and medical evidences, .
The main aim of the center is to ensure an accurate assessment, and an optimal treatment plan for women with polycystic ovary syndrome. This -wide adoption of rules governing ensures continuity of care with the same efficiency and prevention of health complications of polycystic ovary syndrome.
A delayed diagnosis of teenage girls and women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome is usually placed due to the specificity in this age that differs from what is common in older ages. Recognizing the importance of this diagnosis, evaluation and follow-up early for young girls, we at the center have prepared a system with specific rules to ensure the high quality and the optimal medical service.