41. POLYCYSTIC (SCLEROCYSTIC) OVARIES: STEIN-LEVENTHAL SYNDROME POLYCYSTIC (SCLEROCYSTIC) OVARIES steinleventhal syndrome. A disorderof poorly understood pathogenesis, seen primarily in postmenarchal http://pathophysiology.uams.edu/Spring01/female/lect14s01/tsld008.htm

POLYCYSTIC (SCLEROCYSTIC) OVARIES: STEIN-LEVENTHAL SYNDROME A disorder of poorly understood pathogenesis, seen primarily in postmenarchal girls and young women: -chronic anovulation -inappropriate gonadotrophin secretion (high levels of LH, low levels of FSH, elevated prolactin) -excessive production of androgens and estrogen - ? hypothalamic control; ? abnormal hydroxylases Hirsutism (50%), obesity (40%), virilization (rare) Ovaries 2X normal size, with sclerotic superficial cortex, innumerable subcortical follicular cysts with hyperplasia of the theca interna (hyperthecosis); no corpora lutea Rx: hormonal regulation of cycle; clonidine to ovulate Previous slide Next slide Back to first slide View graphic version

42. THE LIGHTNING HYPERTEXT OF DISEASE. Packet No. 2 54010 steinleventhal syndrome Ovary Syndrome, Polycystic Stein LeventhalSyndrome Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Stein-Leventhal DEFINITION http://www.pathinfo.com/cgi-bin/lh.cgi?tx=oligomenorrhea

43. Florida State University College Of Medicine Digital Library Ovarian Cysts Access document Image; Ovarian Mass Access document Image; PolycysticOvary Syndrome (steinleventhal syndrome) English Spanish Image. http://fsumed-dl.slis.ua.edu/patientinfo/gynecology/ovariandisorders/cysts.htm

Patient/Family Resources by Topic: Gynecology Ovarian Cysts Patient/Family Resources Pediatrics Spanish Miscellaneous See also: General Gynecology Patient/Family Resources Ovarian Cysts Clinical Resources MD Consult: Homepage Medical Library subscription INFO Patient Handouts Table of content Ovarian Cysts: Access document Image Ovarian Mass: Access document Image Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Stein-Leventhal Syndrome): English Spanish Image The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation (MEDEM): Homepage Medical Library: Table of contents Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Fact Sheet: Access document Not Just a Cosmetic Problem: PCOS Symptoms: Access document Do I Really Have PCOS? Confirming the Diagnosis: Access document Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Questions and Answers: Access document Preparing for your PCOS Consultation: Questions to Ask your Doctor: Access document American Academy of Family Physicians (familydoctor.org): Homepage Health Topics: List of documents Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Access document Ovarian Cyst: Access document MEDLINE plus Medical Encyclopedia: Table of contents Ovarian Cysts: English Spanish InteliHealth Disease and Condition Guide Table of contents Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Access document Merck Manual Home Edition Table of contents Chapter 236. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome:

44. AV Catalog - Title Details 202 vaginal smear in postmenopausal female; 203 premature menopause generalappearance of patients; 204 steinleventhal syndrome general appearance http://nursing.wsu.edu/avcatalog/scripts/t_detail.asp?ID=2022

45. ThirdAge - Adam - Stein-Leventhal Syndrome steinleventhal syndrome. Alternative Names Polycystic ovaries; Sclerocysticovarian disease; Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Symptoms http://www.thirdage.com/health/adam/ency/article/000369sym.htm

document.write(''); document.write(''); document.write('<'); document.write('/SCRIPT>'); document.write(''); document.write(''); document.write('<'); document.write('/A>'); document.write('<'); document.write('/NOSCRIPT>'); document.write('<'); document.write('/IFRAME>'); Activities Computers Family Tree Health ... Prevention Stein-Leventhal syndrome Alternative Names: Polycystic ovaries; Sclerocystic ovarian disease; Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Symptoms: Menstrual periods are abnormal, irregular, or scanty (oligomenorrhea) Absent menses amenorrhea ), usually (but not always) after having one or more normal menstrual periods during puberty ( secondary amenorrhea Obesity Infertility Increased hair growth ( hirsutism Decreased breast size Aggravation of acne Unusual growth and distribution of body hair in a male pattern ( virilization Signs and tests: In a pelvic examination, the health care provider may note an enlarged clitoris (very rare finding) and enlarged ovaries. Tests: LH (luteinizing hormone) to FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) ratio increased Vaginal ultrasound Laparoscopy Ovarian biopsy Androgen ( testosterone ) levels elevated Urine 17-ketosteroids (may be elevated) Elevated LH Estrogen level relatively high FSH decreased Serum HCG pregnancy test ) negative This disease may also alter the results of the following tests: Estriol - urine Estriol - serum Endocrine glands Pelvic laparoscopy Female reproductive anatomy Stein-Leventhal syndrome ... Follicle development Review Date: 2/7/2002 TOP CLICKS Memory Loss Smallpox Flu Shot Anthrax ... Depression document.write(''); document.write(''); document.write('<'); document.write('/SCRIPT>'); document.write(''); document.write(''); document.write('<'); document.write('/A>'); document.write('<'); document.write('/NOSCRIPT>'); document.write('<'); document.write('/IFRAME>');

46. Diagnosis - Hirsutism Table 262190. Polycystic ovarian syndrome, steinleventhal syndrome, 184700. 262190.stein-leventhal syndrome, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, 184700. http://www.keratin.com/ab/ab008.shtml

hirsutism table Home Forums Privacy Advertising ... Home On this page... Introduction List of disorders involving excess hair growth (hirsutism) Introduction The table below records disorders known to involve excess hair growth due to hormonal influence (hirsutism). The clinical distinction between hirsutism and hypertrichosis is that hirsutism involves hair growth in a secondary sexual characteristic pattern. For example, women with pigmented terminal hair growth in the beard, mustache, chest, and escutcheon areas have hirsutism and not hypertrichosis. Hirsutism typically involves endocrine dysfunction (abnormal hormone levels). This is not necessarily a complete list of disorders involving hirsutism. Links to relevant web pages on the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) web database are also given where possible. Where a disorder is known by more than one name, alternative names are given in the second column and the record duplicated in the first column under each respective name. Brackets around alternative disorder names indicate an indirect association, for example a subcategory of the disorder. These records are not duplicated in the first column.

47. Diagnosis - Alopecias Table Poland anomaly, 173800. Polycystic ovary syndrome, steinleventhal syndrome,184700. stein-leventhal syndrome, Polycystic ovary syndrome, 184700. Stress, http://www.keratin.com/ab/ab004.shtml

alopecias table Home Forums Privacy Advertising ... Home On this page... Introduction List of disorders involving hair loss (alopecias) as a primary symptom List of disorders involving hair loss (alopecias) as a secondary symptom Introduction The tables below records disorders known to involve alopecia. The first table lists disorders where alopecia is a primary symptom. The second table lists disorders where alopecia can be one of several symptoms. Typically the other symptoms are of greater concern and health or life threatening. The clinical distinction between alopecia and hypotrichosis is that alopecia involves hair growth that is later lost. Hypotrichosis is a lack of any hair growth. The distinction between alopecia and hypotrichosis is not clear cut for many disorders. Some dermatologists will disagree with my listing. You may find some disorders in both the alopecia and hypotrichosis listings. This is not necessarily a complete list of disorders involving alopecia. Links to relevant web pages on the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) web database are given where possible.

48. Medformation.com Health Database Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (steinleventhal syndrome). What is polycystic ovarysyndrome? This disorder has also been called stein-leventhal syndrome. http://www.medformation.com/mf/crswa.nsf/wha/wha_polycyst_crs.htm

Advanced Search [Pick a topic] Adult Medications Patient Educ. Pediatric Sports Med. Women class clinic doctor hospital job pharmacy support group Which power plant pollutant is not designated as hazardous to human health by the EPA? carbon dioxide carbon monoxide lead nitrogen oxide sulfer oxide We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here Health Library Indexes: Adult Women's Pediatrics Hospital Patient Ed ... Illustration Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Stein-Leventhal Syndrome) What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which many benign cysts form on the ovaries under a thick, white covering. It is most common in women under 30 years old. The ovaries are glands located on either side of the uterus (womb) in a woman's lower abdomen. The ovaries produce the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Before menopause, they also produce eggs. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that result from ovulation cycles. Many ovarian cysts go away without treatment. The most common cysts are just enlargements of normal egg follicles. This disorder has also been called Stein-Leventhal syndrome.

49. Stein-Leventhal Syndrome List of Diseases -. stein-leventhal syndrome. stein-leventhal syndromeis also known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Please see the http://www.tylermedicalclinic.com/stein-leventhal syndrome.htm

The Tyler Medical Clinic Assisted Conception - Affordable Infertility Treatments - List of Diseases - Stein-Leventhal Syndrome Stein-Leventhal Syndrome is also known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Please see the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome page for more information. Click here for more information on PGD Click here to learn about other diseases document.write('<');document.write('! '); The contents of The Tyler Medical Clinic Site, such as text, graphics, images, and other material ("Content") are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on The Tyler Medical Clinic Site! Last modified: 02/10/03

50. Christine's PCOS Page The condition is also known as steinleventhal syndrome or PolycysticOvarian Disease. Here are some questions that I am often asked http://members.aol.com/UpdeGray/pcos.html

Dear Christine.....tell me about PCOS! ( Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, that is...) OK - I'm a little pudgier than this picture, but then again I'd say it's not that far off...... This page contains information and resources concerning the condition known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The condition is also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome or Polycystic Ovarian Disease. Here are some questions that I am often asked: Dear Christine: I am a woman but.... -Why am I growing a beard? Why do I have hair growing on other parts of my body where women do not usually have it? -Why do I have periods irregularly, rarely, never, or maybe even all the time. -Why do I have acne even though I am no longer an teenager? -Why can't I lose weight no matter how hard I try? -Why do I have difficulty getting pregnant? -Why do I have brown patches of skin on my body? and the answer is......drum roll please..... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a female condition which is characterized by hormonal imbalance, ovulatory dysfunction, hirsutism (male-pattern body hair), acne, obesity, hair loss, and infertility. Not all women with PCOS experience all of these symptoms, but they are all very common with this condition. For a medical description of PCOS, see the PCOS medical description from Vanderbilt, or look at the

51. MILK-PRODUCTION ABNORMALITIES One example is a condition known as polycystic ovary or steinleventhal syndrome,a disorder in which the ovaries secrete an excessive amount of male hormone. http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/hmg21_0011.html

Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders MILK-PRODUCTION ABNORMALITIES GALACTORRHEA DEFINITION This condition occurs when milk is produced in a woman who is not nursing, or in a man. CAUSE The problem is caused by excessive production of prolactin. This may be a condition of a pituitary gland tumor. DIAGNOSIS Diagnosis is based on symptoms and an abnormally high level of prolactin in the blood. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the pituitary gland and other tests may be ordered to determine the specific cause of the overproduction. Many times, no cause is found for this condition. TREATMENT Galactorrhea may be treated with the drug bromocriptine and/or with surgical removal of any identifiable tumor or radiation therapy applied directly to the gland. MALE/FEMALE DIFFERENCES This disorder is found eight times more often in women than in men. AMENORRHEA DEFINITION Failure of a premenopausal woman to menstruate. CAUSE Amenorrhea may have a number of causes, including hormonal imbalance, structural abnormalities of the ovaries, malnutrition, emotional problems, chronic illness, excessive exercise, and certain drugs. Sometimes hormonal imbalances cause other symptoms in addition to the menstrual failure or irregularity. One example is a condition known as polycystic ovary or Stein-Leventhal syndrome, a disorder in which the ovaries secrete an excessive amount of male hormone. Despite normal female hormone secretion, the imbalance causes signs of virilism, including excessive body and facial hair, acne, weight gain, and either failure to menstruate or extreme irregularity. The condition is thought to be caused by faulty pituitary gonadotropin regulation. Excessive production of prolactin caused by a pituitary tumor is another hormonal cause of amenorrhea.

52. Medical Conditions - Reproductive Endocrinology Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (steinleventhal syndrome). Polycystic ovarysyndrome (PCOS), which is believed to be an inherited disorder http://www.dpcweb.com/medical/reproductive_endocrinology/polycystic_ovary .html

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Stein-Leventhal Syndrome) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is believed to be an inherited disorder, affects up to 20 percent of reproductive-aged women. It is the number one cause of infertility, and evidence suggests that it can increase the risk of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and cancer later in life. Occurrence usually takes place at the onset of puberty, but it can appear in women who are in the middle of their reproductive years as well. Symptoms Some characteristic features of PCOS include Polycystic ovaries (as detected by pelvic ultrasonography Infertility, particularly anovulatory infertility Hyperandrogenism, the ovary being the main source of excess androgens Hirsutism Acne Alopecia Menstrual disturbances Insulin resistance Obesity, especially high waist/hip ratio and body mass index ( BMI Treatment PCOS should not be confused with benign idiopathic hirsutism, in which hormone levels are normal and ovaries are not polycystic. Likewise, PCO-like individuals who have nonactive ovarian cysts, which do not influence hormone levels, should not be categorized as PCOS patients. These individuals have normal hormone profiles and are not hirsute.

53. Beth's PCOS Page--Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome From 6 to 10 percent of American women suffer from those same symptoms, and theycan be attributable to steinleventhal syndrome, more commonly known as http://www.airstreamcomm.net/~mickbeth/pco.htm

Beth's PCOS Page You Are Not Alone About PCOS My Story Updates BBT ... FAQ When I wrote this page over three years ago, the PCOS world seemed very different from what it is today. As recognition of the wide-ranging effects of PCOS and insulin resistance spreads, more and more physicians view PCOS more globally than they once did. It is not as common for a sufferer to hear that PCOS is only a fertility problem, and even family practitioners have become more comfortable with the off-label use of insulin-sensitizers for treating PCOS. So my hat is off to the medical community. My hat is also off to the vast community of PCOS sufferers who seek answers to an oftentimes devastating condition. Although I refuse to hop on the bandwagon of sufferers who claim that PCOS renders weight loss nearly impossible, I am very glad that we are finding our voices. D oes that five o'clock shadow have you feeling down? How about that acne? Those cute little skin tags on your neck? The weight you keep putting on no matter what you try? The mood swings? The feeling that you're a very unfeminine freak? If so, you're not alone. From 6 to 10 percent of American women suffer from those same symptoms, and they can be attributable to Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, more commonly known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. PCOS is essentially a metabolic imbalance involving high levels of testosterone, DHEA-S, androstenedione, luteinizing hormone and insulin. The hormonal cocktail varies widely among afflicted women, but insulin resistance tends to be the keystone

54. Stein-Leventhal Syndrome steinleventhal syndrome. A Medical Medical System. A resource with informationon over 4000 medical topics including stein-leventhal syndrome. http://www.bloodandmarrowtransplant.com/medical-terms/00975.htm

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55. Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Sought For Research At NIH diabetes. Because the syndrome was originally described by Drs. Steinand Leventhal, PCOS was once known as steinleventhal syndrome. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/new/releases/pos.cfm

Home Search Sitemap Contact ... Back News Releases October 15, 1997 Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Sought for Research at NIH Researchers at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) are recruiting women with polycystic ovarian syndrome for a new treatment for the infertility associated with that condition. The NICHD study is seeking women who have not responded to the conventional therapy for the condition, treatment with the fertility drug clomiphene citrate. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which women may have acne, increased facial and body hair growth, irregular menstrual cycles, and difficulty in getting pregnant. From 5 to 10 percent of American women have the condition. About 50 percent of women with PCOS are obese; many also are at increased risk of having recurrent miscarriage, heart disease and diabetes. Because the syndrome was originally described by Drs. Stein and Leventhal, PCOS was once known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome. The NICHD study is recruiting women between the ages of 18 and 39 who have PCOS and who are interested in getting pregnant. Because women with PCOS have high levels of androgens (male hormones) circulating in their blood, NICHD scientists hypothesize that treating them with flutamide, a drug that blocks androgens, may allow them to ovulate. Before being accepted in the study, volunteers will receive a comprehensive gynecologic and endocrinologic evaluation from physicians and the NIH clinical center. Women who are accepted for the study and consent to participate will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, either treatment with a placebo, or treatment with flutamide. After six weeks, both groups will be treated with clomiphene citrate, and observed to see if ovulation occurs. When the study is completed, women in the placebo part of the study will be given the option of receiving the flutamide treatment if it appears to be effective.

56. Infertility Support Network: Diagnosis: Polycystic Ovarian Disease of Infertility. Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCO) Polycystic OvarianDisease is also called steinleventhal syndrome. Ovaries fail http://www.childofmydreams.com/infertility/diag_treat/diagnosis/pcodiag.html

Infertility 101 Treatment Coping Resolution ... Pharmacy Locator Send this page to a friend! Friend's email: Your email: Optional message: Select an article from the list *** READ FIRST *** Infertility Testing Overview *** TESTS *** Questionnaire Test Basic Exam Blood Workup Basal Body Temperature Post-Coital Test Semen Analysis Penetration Tests Pelvic Ultrasound Hysterosalpingography Endometrial Biopsy Hysteroscopy Laparoscopy Falloposcopy Chlamydia Test Testicular Biopsy Vasography Immunobead Test Beginning Treatment Select an article from the list *** SYMPTOMS *** Infertility Symptoms *** DIAGNOSES *** Amenorrhea Anovulation Azoospermia Bilateral Absence of Vas Deferens Cervical Mucus Problems Cryptorchidism Endometriosis Epididymitis Fibroid Tumor Hyperprolactinemia Immunological Problems Kleinfelter's Syndrome Luteal Phase Defect Occlusion Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Polycystic Ovarian Disease Premature Ovarian Failure Post-Birth Control Pill Syndrome Retrograde Ejaculation Sperm Problems Vaginal/Uterine Defects Varicocele Varicose Vasectomy Reversal Select an article from the list *** DRUG THERAPY *** Bromocriptine Clomiphene Recombinant FSH, Gonadotropins

57. Ask Your Family Doc - Newsletter When it was first described in the 1930s, it was called the steinleventhal syndrome,and when I was in medical school, I learnt about it as a triad of problems http://askyourfamilydoc.com/archives/jan01.htm

January 2001 Hi Friends. I wonder what this year will bring us........all good things, I hope. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Dear Michele, Interestingly, this is probably the most common hormonal imbalance syndrome in women, although often symptoms are mild or masked because many young women, who are most frequently affected, are taking the Pill cause of the problem. Once we were able to measure hormone levels, and look at the ovaries with the laparoscope [ a telescope that we gynaecologists often use to inspect the inside of the pelvis in our patients], and take ultrasound pictures of the ovaries, we realized much more about PCOS. We know now that there is a whole spectrum of symptoms and differences in hormone levels and that, in its mildest form, PCOS is virtually normal for some women. Quite a lot of women having ultrasound of the pelvis for one reason or another, will show ovaries with small cysts, but will have regular periods and are fertile and of normal weight. Others will have middling symptoms and a few will have the features of what we used to call Stein-Leventhal syndrome. Here are two stories of women I have looked after recently - their names, of course, have been changed. How do we make these diagnoses?

58. PCOS.   What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? hirsutism). PCOS was first described by Stein and Leventhal in 1935 andthe condition is therefore also known as steinleventhal syndrome. http://www.2womenshealth.co.uk/07-02.htm

Polycystic Ovaries - PCO -and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - PCOS Q 7. 2 What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? When patients develop symptoms associated with their polycystic ovaries, they are said to have polycystic ovary syndrome. Of the 20% of women who have PCO only one in three will have symptoms - PCOS. In addition to abnormal menstrual cycles and infertility, some women may be troubled by skin problems, notably acne and greasy skin or unwanted hair production (hirsutism). PCOS was first described by Stein and Leventhal in 1935 and the condition is therefore also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome. Many women with PCOS find it difficult to understand why they have developed symptoms, such as irregular and infrequent periods (oligomenorrhoea), after many years of normal cycles. Usually, the key factor to account for the change is an increase in weight. In association with PCO there may be an increased level of insulin which encourages the body to lay down excessive amounts of fat tissue leading to obesity. This excess fat tissue aggravates the hormonal imbalance. A spiral may be set up as the hormone problems increase fat production and the excess fat has a further adverse effect on the hormone balance. References: Definition of polycystic ovary syndrome The significance of polycystic-appearing ovaries versus normal-appearing ovaries in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

59. Directory :: Look.com Callalil's PCOS Pages Information for women with this condition (also known assteinleventhal syndrome), including information about natural remedies. http://www.look.com/searchroute/directorysearch.asp?p=51372

60. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Female reproductive organs Alternative Names steinleventhal syndrome, polycysticovarian disorder, hyperandrogenic chronic anovulation Definition Polycystic http://atoz.iqhealth.com/HealthAnswers/encyclopedia/HTMLfiles/3245.html

polycystic ovarian syndrome Images (Click to view larger image) Alternative Names Stein-Leventhal syndrome, polycystic ovarian disorder, hyperandrogenic chronic anovulation Definition Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that results in abnormal hormone levels in a woman. In a normal ovary, a single egg develops and is released during ovulation each month. A polycystic ovary will have many eggs that are never released. What is going on in the body? Polycystic ovarian syndrome often begins with puberty and worsens with time. The cause of PCOS has not yet been completely identified. The symptoms of PCOS are related to an excess of the hormone androgen. This hormone can cause male features such as facial hair and male-pattern baldness in women. Polycystic ovaries may be normal in size, or they may be enlarged, with smooth, thick coverings. What are the signs and symptoms of the disease? The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome include: acne amenorrhea , or the lack of menstruation excess body hair infertility obesity scanty or irregular menstruation The woman may have several ovarian cysts , or fluid-filled sacs. Small ovarian cysts usually don't produce symptoms. Large cysts or multiple cysts may cause:

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