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OVARIAN SYNDROME
(PCOS)
DIRECTO EVANGELISTA FANTONE
What is Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome?
■ It is a complex condition characterized by elevated androgen levels,
menstrual irregularities, and/or small cysts on one or both
ovaries. The disorder can be morphological (polycystic ovaries) or
predominantly biochemical (hyperandrogenemia) (Umland et. al.
2011).
PATIENT’S PROFILE
Name: Q, K.
Birthday: June 28, 1997
Age: 21 years old
Gender: Female
Address: 1329 G. Tuazon St,, Sampaloc, Manila
Nationality: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
“Hindi po regular yung menstruation ko. May mga buwan po na
hindi talaga ako nagkakaroon.”
CHIEF COMPLAINT
SUBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
Irregular periods or no periods at all
Oily skin or acne
Thinning hair or hair loss from head
Excessive hair growth (usually on the face, chest, back)
ASSESSMENT
PLAN
SUBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
Weight gain
ASSESSMENT
PLAN
SUBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT
PLAN
A diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome can be made when at
least two out of three of the following criteria are met:
SUBJECTIVE
The ovaries are 'polycystic' because:
12 or more follicles are visible on one ovary, or
the size of one or both ovaries is increased
There are:
OBJECTIVE high levels of 'male' hormones (androgens) in the blood
(hyperandrogenism)
PLAN
DIAGNOSTIC THERAPEUTIC PATIENT EDUCATION
SUBJECTIVE To help decrease the effects of PCOS, try to:
PLAN
DIAGNOSTIC THERAPEUTIC PATIENT EDUCATION