Dr. Maryam Zamanian is an internal medicine doctor serving Plano, TX and Dallas, TX patients. As a female specialist who is double-certified in endocrinology and diabetes, Dr. Zamanian deals directly with patients who are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Polycystic ovary syndrome also referred to as PCOS, is a disorder of the endocrine system. When a woman begins to enter her reproductive years, she may start to show symptoms of PCOS. Typical symptoms frequently experienced by polycystic ovary syndrome patients include obesity, excessive hair growth throughout the body and face, and an irregular menstrual cycle. Pain in the uterine area is another major issue for women who have PCOS. The excess hair growth is an extra amount of androgen, which are male hormones, which are released into the body. This can also result in male-pattern baldness for women with polycystic ovary syndrome. This excessive androgen will also cause the individual to be infertile.
Thankfully modern medicine is working to treat polycystic ovary syndrome. The foremost treatment for PCOS is a lifestyle change. A diet that is low in calories, coupled with moderate exercise, will help the woman to lose weight. A modest weight loss of five percent of one’s body weight can help to reduce the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. As for prescribing medicine for PCOS, doctors may recommend birth control pills to help regulate the menstrual cycle. While this will also prevent a woman from getting pregnant, it can help to correct the course of the menstrual cycle for future fertility. For women hoping to become pregnant, ovulation medications may be prescribed. Women suffering from increased hair growth can be treated with medication as well, so to decrease androgen production.
Yes. Women who have PCOS may be more likely to have sleep apnea, depression, abnormal uterine bleeding, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and several other serious health conditions. That is why it’s important to seek a medical diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome, along with proper medical treatment.
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Very blessed to have Dr. Zamanian as my endocrinologist. She listens, she cares, she understands and she's extremely knowledgeable.
Dr. Zamanian took the needed time with me to discuss my ongoing care and game plan to address my diabetes.
I am grateful for this and appreciate her and her staff. She is very concerned for all of her patients and gives her all.
Dr. Zamanian was both professional and compassionate. She answered all my questions and clearly stated her plan for my medical treatment.
"Very blessed to have Dr. Zamanian as my endocrinologist. She listens, she cares, she understands and she's extremely knowledgeable."
"I was delighted with my referral to Dr. Zamanian, who addressed my concerns in a thorough manner and clarified what I will need to do."
"I always look forward to my visits with Dr. Zamanian, she always gives me helpful hints on how to better myself."
"Dr. Zamanian is very knowledgeable and very systematic and logical in her approach. She is also friendly and communicates issues and answers questions well."
"Dr. Zamanian was both professional and compassionate. She answered all my questions and clearly stated her plan for my medical treatment."
