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Polycystic ovary syndrome: update on diagnosis and treatment.
- Source :
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The American journal of medicine [Am J Med] 2014 Oct; Vol. 127 (10), pp. 912-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 May 21. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Polycystic ovary syndrome is now a well-recognized condition affecting 6%-25% of reproductive-aged women, depending on the definition. Over the past 3 decades, research has launched it from relative medical obscurity to a condition increasingly recognized as common in internal medicine practices. It affects multiple systems, and requires a comprehensive perspective on health care for effective treatment. Metabolic derangements and associated complications include insulin resistance and diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, fatty liver, metabolic syndrome, and sleep apnea. Reproductive complications include oligo-/amenorrhea, sub-fertility, endometrial hyperplasia, and cancer. Associated psychosocial concerns include depression and disordered eating. Additionally, cosmetic issues include hirsutism, androgenic alopecia, and acne. This review organizes this multi-system approach around the mnemonic "MY PCOS" and discusses evaluation and treatment options for the reproductive, cosmetic, and metabolic complications of this condition.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Anovulation complications
Depression etiology
Diet
Exercise
Female
Health Behavior
Hirsutism etiology
Humans
Hyperandrogenism complications
Hypertension etiology
Insulin Resistance
Menstruation Disturbances etiology
Metabolic Diseases etiology
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome physiopathology
Sleep Apnea Syndromes etiology
Weight Loss
Anovulation etiology
Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal therapeutic use
Hyperandrogenism etiology
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome diagnosis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome therapy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1555-7162
- Volume :
- 127
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The American journal of medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24859638
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.04.017