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Volume 8
Journal of Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy
Chronic Obesity - Metabolic Diseases 2018
October 15-17, 2018
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome and the importance of ultrasound imaging
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COS-Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a metabolic disorder that effects the hormones and endocrine system. This
disorder affects so many young girls and women, it is said that 1 in 10 women of childbearing age have it and may
not know it. Symptoms range from infertility, being overweight, cardiovascular issues, acne, unwanted hair, etc. Many
specialized medical providers can treat PCOS patients but the beginning starts with Ultrasound imaging and lab work for
diagnosis. Ultrasound provides images of the ovaries to understand if cysts are present.
Biography
Keshena has a Bachelors of Science in Radiology Technology. She has worked as a Radiology Technologist for over 7 years. She has experience in a variety
of positions including leadership. She currently works as a Clinical Education Specialist for Siemens Healthineers. She is also a respected independent author
publishing a part memoir, part informational non fiction book about her journey with PCOS(polycystic ovarian syndrome) called “I Kept My Smile, From A Girl To A
Woman With: PCOS”. Her passion is self-love, patient care, raising awareness for PCOS, and to support and encourage women and young girls with PCOS to be
fearless and take control. She is also a motivational speaker and has written publications in her career field and the PCOS community.
keshenawrites@gmail.comKeshena Patterson
Siemens Healthineers, USA
Keshena Patterson, J Obes Weight Loss Ther 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7904-C9-080