Understanding and Managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

The article focuses on the etiology, treatment and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The main features of PCOS include hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovarian morphology. It cites the association of PCOS with lower adiponectin levels, which is the hormone secreted by adipocytes, which regulate lipid metabolism and glucose levels. It notes that women with PCOS are at greater risk of developing prediabetes or diabetes before the age of 40.