quot;… a few cats with PKD also have cysts elsewhere, such as in the liver and the reproductive tract. Livers can have cystic disease that is not related to PKD." Researching PKD on the web, I have seen references to human PKD being linked to both cysts in other organs and to a certain type of cerebral aneurysm. However, so far, I haven't seen any indication that similar links have been established for feline PKD.

present, there is no cure for PCOS. The endocrine upset characterized by polycystic ovaries does not go away just because the ovaries are removed. Attention must be focused on why the ovary acted that way, and what signals called it to make 30 pellet-sized follicles at the same instant? It is possible that it might lessen symptoms, but it is a rather extreme approach that will not prove to be a cure. See similar questions...

This is an area of disagreement among medical professionals. While most women with PCOS have polycystic ovaries, some doctors will diagnose a woman with PCOS based on other physical symptoms or hormone abnormalities. See similar questions...

There is a small percentage of women with PCOS who are considered "lean". They do not have the weight issues that are common with most PCOS sufferers, who experience cascading hormone changes because of their extra weight. Thin women can also suffer from PCOS because of genetic contribution that may be beyond their ability to change. Lean women with PCOS will still benefit from taking the nutrients in our formulas to reverse the metabolic consequences of having PCOS. See similar questions...

quot;I started taking Insulite PCOS system in early November 2005 after hearing about you through the internet and by the end of December I was pregnant. I am just thrilled that I have been so lucky and don't know what I would have done if I hadn't discovered Insulite and I want to thank you all very much for helping me achieve my wish." quot;I have been on the Insulite PCOS system for a little over 3 months now and it is truly a miracle. See similar questions...

Cysts are large (sometimes over 5mm in diameter), hard bumps below the skin surface. They are similar to nodules, with only one exception – they are pus-filled. They can be painful and long-lasting. They may cause scars, especially if they are popped. In such situation they become more painful and the inflammation lasts longer than when they are left alone. See similar questions...

Yes. However, cysts in non-Persian cats are relatively rare, regardless of the cause. So the current theory is that almost all cysts found in Persians and related breeds will be PKD cysts. Dr. Biller will be conducting research to help establish exactly how frequently cysts are found in non-persian cats. This study should help us understand the frequency of non-PKD kidney cysts in Persians, and possibly even provide clues about how they can be differentiated from PKD cysts using ultrasound. See similar questions...

vThese are the organs that store the egg cells. They also produce some of the female sex hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle and are responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics. birth, a girl's ovaries contain all the eggs she'll ever have---about 400,000. However, she'll probably use only about 400 of the eggs in her lifetime. See similar questions...

I had an ultrasound which appeared fairly normal. Still have to get the results back this week before I tell exactly though. I never have had irregular periods prior to weight loss however. Many people with PCOS don't have any cysts when ultrasounds are done. And some people even have normal periods (rare though). I doubt that you have it, but I'm including a good website with a full lists of symptoms. I have it, it's not fun . I hope you get everything sorted out. May just be the exercise. See similar questions...

The cause of ganglions is not always clear. Non-occupational factors or conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis have been associated with ganglion cysts. Occupational factors play also an important role in the development of ganglions. Those occupations that require workers to excessively overuse certain joints such as the wrist and fingers pose the risk for ganglion cysts. See similar questions...

If we accept the theory that retrograde menstruation is in large part responsible for the initiation of endometriosis in those women susceptible to the implantation of the endometrial cells, then the number one reason is the position of the ovary. The ovaries are adjacent to the opening of the tube in the pelvic area and that location alone will make the ovaries more prone to be contaminated with the regurgitated menstrual flow. See similar questions...

A corpus luteum, or functional cyst, is simply a leftover follicle that has outstayed its normal lifespan. Sometimes, they continue to produce progesterone and estrogen, which may delay the arrival of the next period. See similar questions...

Most are not. Most resting cysts are dormant and do not produce toxins. Once an alga emerges from the cyst to an active stage, though, the ability to produce toxins may recur. Resting cysts of golden alga have not been tested for their ability to produce toxins. See similar questions...

A dermoid cyst is a saclike growth that contains fluid, hair, teeth, or skin glands found on the skin that is present at birth. Cysts may remain small for years then gradually grow larger. Cysts are not completely dangerous but it still needs to be removed to prevent rupturing that causes pain and inflammation. See similar questions...

A functional ovarian cyst is caused by one or more slight changes in the way the ovary produces or releases an egg. If you are postmenopausal, you are not ovulating and rarely develop a functional ovarian cyst. But in the five years after menopause, some women still have functional ovarian cysts occasionally. It is also possible to have one that you developed when you were still ovulating. See similar questions...

The symptoms of PCOS can vary from woman to woman and may include excessive weight gain, irregular or completely absent periods, ovarian cysts, excessive facial or body hair known as hirsutism, male pattern hair loss (alopecia) obesity, acne, skin tags (growths on the skin that can be as big as raisins), high cholesterol levels, exhaustion or lack of mental alertness, depression, anxiety, decreased sex drive, excess male hormones and infertility. See similar questions...