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How to manage an adolescent girl presenting with features of polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ); an exemplar for adolescent health care in endocrinology
Author(s) -
Mani Hamidreza,
Potdar Neelam,
Gleeson Helena
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
clinical endocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.055
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1365-2265
pISSN - 0300-0664
DOI - 10.1111/cen.12501
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , girl , affect (linguistics) , medicine , young adult , adolescent health , endocrinology , psychology , pediatrics , developmental psychology , obesity , insulin resistance , nursing , communication
Summary Polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ), or the potential diagnosis of PCOS , is one of the most common reasons for adolescent girls to present to endocrinology clinics. A diagnosis of PCOS has the potential to affect the young person, not only physically, but psychologically and socially. It is important we have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to work effectively with young people to address their concerns and meet their information needs. Successful engagement and management of adolescents with PCOS may have implications in adult life. In this article, the challenges of making the diagnosis of PCOS and introducing lifestyle change and the necessary skills for working with young people are discussed.