Healthy Living Magazine Article:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
In this assignment for my Design for Complexity class, I was challenged to produce a health article by gathering information and data, developing the content, and designing the article. My topic looks at the causes and symptoms of my chosen medical issue—Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a medical condition that causes an imbalance of androgen hormones and insulin in women. The imbalance leads to complications in ovulation, where an egg is not released and remains in the ovary. This can lead to the development of cysts on the ovaries, most of which are benign but can sometimes lead to health complications.
People with PCOS often suffer from irregular periods and, in many cases, infertility. However, the condition very regularly goes undiagnosed because symptoms are mistaken, ignored, or misunderstood.
The goal of this magazine article is to bring awareness about PCOS so that people suffering from the condition can identify symptoms, understand the causes and health risks, and take action to get diagnosed. The tone is supportive and informative to an audience of young to middle-aged adults who could be scared or confused about this medical condition.
Illustrative Style
The design style for this magazine was illustrative graphics that emphasize elements of the article in order to make learning about PCOS a more enjoyable experience.