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Reproductive endocrinology of adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome
Author(s) -
Shayya R,
Chang RJ
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
bjog: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.157
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1471-0528
pISSN - 1470-0328
DOI - 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02421.x
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , infertility , reproductive endocrinology , medicine , androgen excess , gynecology , endocrinology , physiology , diabetes mellitus , insulin resistance , biology , pregnancy , hormone , genetics
Please cite this paper as: Shayya R, Chang R. Reproductive endocrinology of adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome. BJOG 2010;117:150–155. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy among reproductive‐aged women, and it typically presents during adolescence. The objective of this review is to describe the clinical manifestations of PCOS in adolescent girls and the underlying basis for the altered reproductive physiology. Recognising adolescents at risk for PCOS and taking the appropriate steps to reduce circulating androgen levels is critical in reducing the clinical symptomatology of this disorder, and the development of adulthood infertility, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in patients with PCOS.