Dr. Paul Anthony Guido, MD is an endocrinologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in endocrinology diabetes & metabolism. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Paul Anthony Guido, MD is affiliated with Temple Health and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.
3401 N. Broad Street Outpatient Building, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140
515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Guido, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Guido, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Paul Anthony Guido, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College
Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Paul Guido is a specialist in endocrinology. He studied medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. For his residency, Dr. Guido trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC). Clinical interests for Dr. Guido include diabetes, obesity, and pituitary disorders. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Guido include: Magna Cum Laude, Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He is professionally affiliated with Temple Health. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Guido's office in Fort Washington, PA.
