Diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome
E. Shirin Dason, Olexandra Koshkina, Crystal Chan, Mara Sobel
Abstract
KEY POINTS Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) causes irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms of hyperandrogenism and affects 10% of females ([Figure 1][1]).[1][2] Symptoms most often begin between the ages of 18 and 39 years, but diagnosis and treatment of PCOS are often delayed or patients remain
Topics & Concepts
HyperandrogenismMedicinePolycystic ovaryGynecologyInternal medicineObesityInsulin resistanceOvarian function and disordersReproductive Biology and FertilityOvarian cancer diagnosis and treatment