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Grace Kathleen Bontrager, CNM is a midwife in Leesburg, VA specializing in midwifery. Grace Kathleen Bontrager, CNM is affiliated with Capital Women's Care.
Capital Women's Care
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 Virginia.
Licensed In: Virginia
Grace Kathleen Bontrager, CNM appears to accept the following insurance providers: Great-West Healthcare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Amerigroup, Aetna, MHBP, Medicare, Cigna, Anthem, Blue Choice, PHCS PPO, First Health, Beech Street, MAMSI, US Family Health Plan, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield of the National Capital Area, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland, University of Maryland Health Advantage, Maryland Medical Assistance, John Hopkins EHP, TriState Health Partners through Aetna, Washington County, Provider Network of America and Priority Partners MCO.
According to our sources, Grace Kathleen Bontrager, CNM accepts the following insurance providers:
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Ms. Grace Bontrager specializes in midwifery. Her clinical interests include menopause, contraception (birth control), and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Ms. Bontrager is professionally affiliated with Capital Women's Care. Amerigroup, MAMSI, and Anthem are among the insurance carriers that Ms. Bontrager honors.
