Open AccessPrevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome among selected group of Sudanese housewives with infertility disorders
Author(s) -
Mohammed A.Gafoor A.Gadir,
Mohammed Omer Mohammed Hussein,
Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
asian pacific journal of nursing and health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-7442
DOI - 10.46811/apjnh/2.1.4
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , hyperandrogenism , hyperinsulinemia , dyslipidemia , medicine , infertility , anovulation , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology , ovary , gynecology , insulin resistance , biology , pregnancy , genetics
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also recognized as the Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is one of the most widespread endocrinopathies between women of reproductive age. Hyperinsulinemia in mixture with pancreatic beta cell dysfunction consequences in an increased risk of numerous illnesses, counting type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Insulin also stimulates the theca cells of the ovary to create excessive testosterone, which is accountable for the clinical symptoms of hyperandrogenism