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Dr. Iris Insogna, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in obstetrics & gynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility and general practice. Dr. Iris Insogna, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors and ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle.
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 completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She has a state license in Massachusetts.
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Iris Insogna, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Iris Insogna, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Multiplan, WINFertility, World Trade Center Health Plan, CIGNA, Local 1199, UnitedHealthcare, Emblem/Hip, Magnacare (National), AETNA, Progyny, Emblem/GHI, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, GHI PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, Blue Shield PPO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Blue Shield HMO, EmblemHealth, Blue Shield EPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna POS, MagnaCare, United Healthcare, HIP EPO, Great-West Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, 1199SEIU, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Aetna EPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, AETNA - NY Signature, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, Progyny - Fertility Benefit Plan, AETNA - Student Health and WINFertility - Fertility Benefit Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Iris Insogna, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Iris Insogna's medical specialty is general practice and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Areas of expertise for Dr. Insogna include male infertility, female infertility, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. Aetna EPO, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Insogna accepts. Yext reports that Dr. Insogna is accepting new patients at her office in New York, NY. She trained at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital for residency. She has received professional recognition including the following: Alpha Omega Alpha, Gold Humanism Honor Society, Harvard Medical School; Student Teaching Award three times; and Harvard Medical School Humanism Award.
