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Dr Ashwini Gore Timestamps (00:22) Dr. Ashwini Gore (03:47) Brief history of endocrinology (06:38) Common endocrine disorder in women (09:45) Polycystic ovarian syndrome (16:35) Treating PCOS (20:40) Lifestyle modifications (22:35) Medications for treatment Mother, wife, Indian classical dancer, and specialist in endocrinology, Dr. Ashwini Gore joins Dr. Bola Sogade for this series, no periods yet not pregnant. This series will discuss endocrine issues, especially related to pregnant women, and ways in which risks can be identified and mitigated. To begin, a brief history of endocrinology is discussed. Dr. Ashwini Gore explains common endocrine disorders. Polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is the most common endocrine disorder in adolescent and childbearing-aged females. A key feature of PCOS is irregular period cycles, meaning a woman has eight or fewer periods in a year. Other features include hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. There are four different phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome. This means that PCOS can be displayed differently in women. Dr. Ashwini Gore gives a detailed explanation of these phenotypes. She also explains the treatment. PCOS can largely be managed by lifestyle modifications. Some of these modifications include healthy eating and increased exercise. There are a variety of medications that are used for treatment as well. It is important that a woman's primary doctor be educated in recognizing PCOS and that the gynecologist and endocrinologist work together to provide the best treatment plan. #pcos #polycysticovarysyndrome #endocrinology #endocrinedisorders #hormones #hyperandrogenism #polycysticovaries #noperiods