Open AccessLong-term consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome
Author(s) -
O. R. Grigoryan,
Н. С. Жемайте,
Н Н Волеводз,
Елена Андреева,
Г. А. Мельниченко,
И И Дедов
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
terapevtičeskij arhiv
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.181
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2309-5342
pISSN - 0040-3660
DOI - 10.17116/terarkh2017891075-79
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , medicine , hyperandrogenism , infertility , endocrine system , anovulation , ovary , gynecology , disease , diabetes mellitus , insulin resistance , endocrinology , hormone , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common chronic endocrine disease in women. The prevailing complaints at a young age are menstrual irregularities, infertility, and hyperandrogenism-related problems. However, metabolic disorder-induced complications have been in the foreground over years. The review gives the current ideas on a change of clinical manifestations in the natural course of PCOS, as well as the pathogenetically grounded prevention of complications in patients.