Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
7-28-2019
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 6810
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Dr. Chovan
Keywords
PCOS, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, Insulin resistance
Subject Categories
Family Practice Nursing | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Abstract
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females of reproductive age, affecting up to twenty percent of females (McEwen & Hartmann, 2018). Though the pathophysiology of PCOS is not fully understood, several factors such as insulin resistance and increased testosterone levels are prevalent and play a major role in PCOS. PCOS is a complex disease and encompasses many different metabolic, endocrine and reproductive conditions. Common signs and symptoms of PCOS include but are not limited to menstrual cycle disturbances, acne, alopecia and fertility problems (Balen, 2017).
Keywords: PCOS, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, insulin resistance
Recommended Citation
Branfield, Erin, "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome" (2019). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 345.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/345