Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Case Study

A PATIENT EDUCATION
DOCUMENTARY
Rebecca M. Butler
Mrs. Patricia Lamb
HCA-220
May 31st, 2015

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Define polycystic ovary syndrome.
Identify risk factors of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Describe the signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Describe the common diagnostic measures used in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Describe the common treatment interventions for polycystic ovary syndrome.
Discuss the preventative measures for polycystic ovary syndrome. Discuss women who are at risk for polycystic ovary syndrome. Introduction
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health condition, which affects women in several ways. For example, this condition can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle; the ability to conceive children;
However, maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle may decrease the chance of developing this condition.

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(Information) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) fact sheet. (2014). Retrieved from http:// www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fac t-sheet/polycystic-ovary-syndrome.html#c
(Information) Polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS). (2014). Retrieved from http:// www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pcos/basics/defi nition/con-20028841
(Information) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Cause. (2015). Retrieved from http:// www.webmd.com/women/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-p cos-cause
(Picture) 6. SEEMINGLY INCURABLE
ACNE. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://health.allwomenstalk.com/signs-you-may-have-poly cystic-ovarian-syndrome/6

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(Picture) Investigating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women
With Bipolar Disorder . (2001). Retrieved from http:// www.psychiatrictimes.com/articles/investigating-polycysticovary-syndrome-women-bipolar-disorder (Picture) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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