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Angela Ruth Westfall, CNM, APRN is a nurse in Lubbock, TX specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and midwifery. Angela Ruth Westfall, CNM, APRN is affiliated with Providence and COVENANT MEDICAL GROUP.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.
Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.
The symptoms of PCOS include:
PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.
Treatment for PCOS may include:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.
She has a state license in Texas.
Licensed In: Texas
Angela Ruth Westfall, CNM, APRN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Angela Ruth Westfall, CNM, APRN appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Humana Medicare Advantage, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, Texas True Choice, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, Accountable Health Plans, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, WellPoint, Presbyterian Commercial, Universal American HMO PPO PFFS, Covenant Employees Self-Funded - Baylor Scott and White, Covenant Health Advantage MA Offered by BSWHP, BCBS NM COUPE, Presbyterian Other Commercial Exchange, BCBS NM Turquoise Care, OMNI, Texas Mutual Workers Compensation Limited Providers, CapStar, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan HMO PPO Exchange, Presbyterian NM Turquoise Care, Aetna Choice POS II Covenant Employees, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Premier, BCBS NM PPO, Aetna West Texas Preferred, Wayland Baptist Student Athletes, Wayland Baptist Imagine Health Commercial, Care Improvement Plus Medicare Special Needs SRPN and Imagine Health Commercial Wayland Baptist University.
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Ms. Angela Westfall's specialties are midwifery and obstetrics & gynecology. She practices in Lubbock, TX. Areas of expertise for Ms. Westfall include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), menopause, and annual gynecological exam (well woman exam). She accepts several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue California, and HealthSmart. She is affiliated with Providence.
