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Volume 8 Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education Public Health Congress 2018
July 23-24, 2018
Page 12
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July 23-24, 2018 Melbourne, Australia
5th World Congress on
Public Health, Nutrition & Epidemiology
Polycystic ovarian syndrome and the importance of ultrasound imaging
PCOS-Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a metabolic disorder that affects 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 Bachelor’s 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 nonfiction 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.
Keshena Patterson
Author, USA
Keshena Patterson, J Community Med Health Educ 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2161-0711-C3-037