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Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, 2014
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a heterogeneous and chronic condition, today affects about 5% of women of reproductive age. PCOS is strongly associated with states of insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. Risk factors include genetics, metabolic profiles, and the in utero environment.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a heterogeneous and chronic condition, today affects about 5% of women of reproductive age. PCOS is strongly associated with states of insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. Risk factors include genetics, metabolic profiles, and the in utero environment.
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Defining polycystic ovary syndrome
BMJ, 2009New criteria say that hyperandrogenism and ovarian dysfunction are needed Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a well recognised and common condition that causes considerable morbidity. It comprises a group of signs and symptoms, and several attempts have been made to reach consensus on its definition.
Balen, A., Homburg, R.R., Franks, S.
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Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2000
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex endocrine disorder of hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction that presents with anovulation, hirsutism and infertility. Women with PCOS have increased risk for developing NIDDM, dyslipidemia and premature cardiovascular disease. Because of its vague presentation and potential for numerous complications, PCOS should be
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Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex endocrine disorder of hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction that presents with anovulation, hirsutism and infertility. Women with PCOS have increased risk for developing NIDDM, dyslipidemia and premature cardiovascular disease. Because of its vague presentation and potential for numerous complications, PCOS should be
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Annales d'Endocrinologie, 20101. The Rotterdam classification should be used to define PCOS in the event of: menstrual cycle anomalies; amenorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea or long cycles, clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism and ultrasound appearance of polycystic ovaries. 2. The presence of two of these three criteria is sufficient once all other diagnoses have been ruled out. 3.
D, Dewailly +3 more
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Medical Journal of Australia, 2004
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition characterised by menstrual abnormalities and clinical or biochemical features of hyperandrogenism. Features of PCOS may manifest at any age, ranging from childhood (premature puberty), teenage years (hirsutism, menstrual abnormalities), early adulthood and middle life (infertility, glucose ...
Robert J, Norman +2 more
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition characterised by menstrual abnormalities and clinical or biochemical features of hyperandrogenism. Features of PCOS may manifest at any age, ranging from childhood (premature puberty), teenage years (hirsutism, menstrual abnormalities), early adulthood and middle life (infertility, glucose ...
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New England Journal of Medicine, 2005
The polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women. It has multiple components — reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular — with health implications for the patient's entire life span. This review addresses current concepts regarding the diagnosis, cause, and treatment of the condition.
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The polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women. It has multiple components — reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular — with health implications for the patient's entire life span. This review addresses current concepts regarding the diagnosis, cause, and treatment of the condition.
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Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, 1998
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a syndrome and not a disease. It reflects multiple potential etiologies and variable clinical presentations that are reviewed in this article. In addition to menstrual dysfunction and hyperandrogenism, women with polycystic ovary syndrome also may have hypothalamic-pituitary abnormalities, polycystic ovaries on pelvic ...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome is a syndrome and not a disease. It reflects multiple potential etiologies and variable clinical presentations that are reviewed in this article. In addition to menstrual dysfunction and hyperandrogenism, women with polycystic ovary syndrome also may have hypothalamic-pituitary abnormalities, polycystic ovaries on pelvic ...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: Syndrome XX?
Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2003Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is now recognized as an important metabolic and reproductive disorder. It is associated with substantial defects in insulin action and secretion that confer a markedly increased risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Insulin resistance modifies reproductive function both by the direct actions of insulin on steroidogenesis ...
Susan, Sam, Andrea, Dunaif
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: chemical pharmacotherapy
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2015Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disease among women of childbearing age. The clinical features are heterogeneous and vary in intensity. Hirsutism, menstrual disorders and infertility are the most frequent conditions observed; however, long-term complications (dyslipidemia, hypertension, cardiovascular disease,
Rocca ML +8 more
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Tackling polycystic ovary syndrome
Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, 2001Up to one-third of women in the UK have polycystic ovaries (i.e. 10 or more follicles per ovary detected on ultrasound).1 An estimated one-third of these women have polycystic ovary syndrome,2 usually defined in the UK as polycystic ovaries together with one or more characteristic features (hirsutism, male-pattern baldness, acne, oligomenorrhoea or ...
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