Hormonal disorders in adolescent girls
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2010-10-20
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Dr. Abdul Latif Daraghmeh
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<p>Introduction<br />
Most of our body functions work under the influence of hormones secreted by glands like , thyroid , adrenal and ovaries</p>
<p>Some hormonal changes can affect the skin &hair of women , such as :<br />
a)Testesterone levels in women though present primarily in males but in limited quantities in females<br />
b)Ovarian disorders<br />
c)Adrenal gland disorders</p>
<p>Hirsutism<br />
Hirsustism in unusual places , which occurs in 10-20% of women and this a source of anxiety and social problem to women which cause them an embarrassment and felling of shame</p>
<p>Etiology of Hirsutism<br />
1)Idiopathic Hirsutsim<br />
2)Genetics and ethic reasons<br />
3)Hormonal Imbalances<br />
4)Drugs<br />
5)Ovarian cause : such as polycystic ovarian syndromes which is a common disorder affecting 3-10% of reproductive age women .patients presents with constellations of symptoms including hirsutism , virilization an ovulation , amenorrhea and obesity</p>
<p>Diagnosis :<br />
1)Testosterone , LH and sex hormones level<br />
2)Fasting blood sugar &insulin level<br />
3)CT or MRI of the pelvic to look for ovaries and adrenal glands</p>
<p>Treatment<br />
Symptomatic treatment<br />
Waxing and chemical creams<br />
In case of severe acne , also contra indicated in pregnant and women trying to conceive</p>
<p>Surgical Treatment<br />
1) Excision of one third of each ovary , this is very effective process in regulating ovulations<br />
2) Laparoscopic surgery</p>
<p>Role of the family<br />
*guidance and attention<br />
*medical consultation<br />
*address the disease , do not hide it</p>
<p>Role of society , especially schools<br />
*Health education<br />
*Guidance</p>
<p>Role of the girls :<br />
*She should share any unusual things she might feels<br />
*Open up with family and community</p>
<p>Summary, conclusion and recommendation<br />
*Hormonal disorders in young girls do really exist<br />
*The importance of health education and promotion in childhood and adulthood<br />
*The importance of the role of ministry of education<br />
*treatment and attention for children (adolescent girls) is a family duty, community and governmental. this is an ethical, professional duty for the family and community in general<br />
*Address the problem directly<br />
*There is no problem without a solution<br />
*Addressing the disease early will reduce the consequences of late diagnosis</p>
<p>Introduction<br /> Most of our body functions work under the influence of hormones secreted by glands like , thyroid , adrenal and ovaries</p> <p>Some hormonal changes can affect the skin &hair of women , such as :<br /> a)Testesterone levels in women though present primarily in males but in limited quantities in females<br /> b)Ovarian disorders<br /> c)Adrenal gland disorders</p> <p>Hirsutism<br /> Hirsustism in unusual places , which occurs in 10-20% of women and this a source of anxiety and social problem to women which cause them an embarrassment and felling of shame</p> <p>Etiology of Hirsutism<br /> 1)Idiopathic Hirsutsim<br /> 2)Genetics and ethic reasons<br /> 3)Hormonal Imbalances<br /> 4)Drugs<br /> 5)Ovarian cause : such as polycystic ovarian syndromes which is a common disorder affecting 3-10% of reproductive age women .patients presents with constellations of symptoms including hirsutism , virilization an ovulation , amenorrhea and obesity</p> <p>Diagnosis :<br /> 1)Testosterone , LH and sex hormones level<br /> 2)Fasting blood sugar &insulin level<br /> 3)CT or MRI of the pelvic to look for ovaries and adrenal glands</p> <p>Treatment<br /> Symptomatic treatment<br /> Waxing and chemical creams<br /> In case of severe acne , also contra indicated in pregnant and women trying to conceive</p> <p>Surgical Treatment<br /> 1) Excision of one third of each ovary , this is very effective process in regulating ovulations<br /> 2) Laparoscopic surgery</p> <p>Role of the family<br /> *guidance and attention<br /> *medical consultation<br /> *address the disease , do not hide it</p> <p>Role of society , especially schools<br /> *Health education<br /> *Guidance</p> <p>Role of the girls :<br /> *She should share any unusual things she might feels<br /> *Open up with family and community</p> <p>Summary, conclusion and recommendation<br /> *Hormonal disorders in young girls do really exist<br /> *The importance of health education and promotion in childhood and adulthood<br /> *The importance of the role of ministry of education<br /> *treatment and attention for children (adolescent girls) is a family duty, community and governmental. this is an ethical, professional duty for the family and community in general<br /> *Address the problem directly<br /> *There is no problem without a solution<br /> *Addressing the disease early will reduce the consequences of late diagnosis</p>
<p>Introduction<br /> Most of our body functions work under the influence of hormones secreted by glands like , thyroid , adrenal and ovaries</p> <p>Some hormonal changes can affect the skin &hair of women , such as :<br /> a)Testesterone levels in women though present primarily in males but in limited quantities in females<br /> b)Ovarian disorders<br /> c)Adrenal gland disorders</p> <p>Hirsutism<br /> Hirsustism in unusual places , which occurs in 10-20% of women and this a source of anxiety and social problem to women which cause them an embarrassment and felling of shame</p> <p>Etiology of Hirsutism<br /> 1)Idiopathic Hirsutsim<br /> 2)Genetics and ethic reasons<br /> 3)Hormonal Imbalances<br /> 4)Drugs<br /> 5)Ovarian cause : such as polycystic ovarian syndromes which is a common disorder affecting 3-10% of reproductive age women .patients presents with constellations of symptoms including hirsutism , virilization an ovulation , amenorrhea and obesity</p> <p>Diagnosis :<br /> 1)Testosterone , LH and sex hormones level<br /> 2)Fasting blood sugar &insulin level<br /> 3)CT or MRI of the pelvic to look for ovaries and adrenal glands</p> <p>Treatment<br /> Symptomatic treatment<br /> Waxing and chemical creams<br /> In case of severe acne , also contra indicated in pregnant and women trying to conceive</p> <p>Surgical Treatment<br /> 1) Excision of one third of each ovary , this is very effective process in regulating ovulations<br /> 2) Laparoscopic surgery</p> <p>Role of the family<br /> *guidance and attention<br /> *medical consultation<br /> *address the disease , do not hide it</p> <p>Role of society , especially schools<br /> *Health education<br /> *Guidance</p> <p>Role of the girls :<br /> *She should share any unusual things she might feels<br /> *Open up with family and community</p> <p>Summary, conclusion and recommendation<br /> *Hormonal disorders in young girls do really exist<br /> *The importance of health education and promotion in childhood and adulthood<br /> *The importance of the role of ministry of education<br /> *treatment and attention for children (adolescent girls) is a family duty, community and governmental. this is an ethical, professional duty for the family and community in general<br /> *Address the problem directly<br /> *There is no problem without a solution<br /> *Addressing the disease early will reduce the consequences of late diagnosis</p>