Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Nnamdi Orakpo

Publications

• Case Report
  Zumba®!: An Antidote for Uncontrolled Weight Gain Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Subclinical Hypothyroidism?
  Author(s): Nnamdi Orakpo, Ph.D and James H. Swan Ph.D Nnamdi Orakpo, Ph.D and James H. Swan Ph.D
  
  Background: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a variant of anovulatory cycles, presents with an estrogen dominance with low progesterone, sometimes leading to Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH). This case study is about a 31 year old woman with the inability to conceive, who was diagnosed with PCOS. Since her diagnosis 12 years ago, she has been to many physicians who have been unable to successfully manage her “mystery case”. She currently has all the symptoms of PCOS with weight gain, hirsutism, hyperlipidemia, and Type II Diabetes Mellitus, for which she took Metformin, and could not bear the side effects. Recently, she discovered a goiter in her neck. This case study examines the etiology of PCOS, leading to SH, and the battle with increasing weight loss success. Methods: Laboratory data and logs of weight changes of the subject between years 2007-2013 was utilized. Aft.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000132

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