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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Author(s) -
King Joyce
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1016/j.jmwh.2006.01.008
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , hirsutism , androgen excess , endocrine system , medicine , amenorrhea , hyperandrogenism , acne , gynecology , ovary , pediatrics , endocrinology , diabetes mellitus , insulin resistance , dermatology , pregnancy , hormone , biology , genetics
ABSTRACT Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, affecting between 4% and 8% of reproductive aged women. This syndrome, a complex disorder with multiple components, including reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular manifestations, has long‐term health concerns that cross the life span. The diagnostic criteria for PCOS are ovarian dysfunction evidenced by oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea and clinical evidence of androgen excess (e.g., hirsutism and acne) in the absence of other conditions that can cause these same symptoms. This article reviews current knowledge about the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of this disorder.