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Dr. Sana M. Salih, MD, MBBS, MS is an infertility specialist in Hinsdale, IL specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Sana M. Salih, MD, MBBS, MS is affiliated with UnityPoint Health and The University of Chicago Medicine.
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The University of Chicago Medicine
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.
Dr. Sana M. Salih, MD, MBBS, MS graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. She completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She is certified by the Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital
Board Certification: Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Sana M. Salih, MD, MBBS, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sana M. Salih, MD, MBBS, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Sana M. Salih, MD, MBBS, MS accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sana M. Salih, MD, MBBS, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,815
Da Vinci Surgical System $1,815 |
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$133
Gonal-f $133 |
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$126
DAV-Arista Flexitip $117 |
DAV-Arista AH $9 |
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$119
AirSeal $119 |
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$111
Lupron $100 |
$11 |
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$211
GENESYS HTA SYSTEM $47 |
ORIAHNN $45 |
MENOPUR $39 |
LO LOESTRIN FE $24 |
PARAGARD $21 |
Other $35 |
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| $972 |
Dr. Sana Salih works as a reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Salih include minimally invasive surgery, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and infertility. Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Salih honors. Dr. Salih is a graduate of the University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine and the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Salih completed residency programs at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Morehouse School of Medicine. She speaks Arabic. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include UnityPoint Health, AdventHealth, and The University of Chicago Medicine. She has an open panel in Hinsdale, IL according to AdventHealth.
