Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrinopathy with a heterogeneous presentation whose etiology is still uncertain. It appears in about 10% women of reproductive age. The criteria of PCOS take account of the broad spectrum of presenting features of PCOS, including women with menstrual disturbance, signs of androgen excess. PCOS is common of its heterogeneity. The prevalence of obesity, disturbances of lipid profile, diabetes mellitus type 2, impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance in women with PCOS is higher than in normal population. Definition of PCOS has been evaluated through the years, but still although having better diagnostic tools there is doubt if actual definition is complete. Endocrinology, Obesity and Metabolic Disorders 2010, vol. 6, No 3, 141-146
Source: Via Medica Journals
Authors: Dorota Szydlarska, W Grzesiuk, Ewa Bar‐Andziak
Institution: Medical University of Warsaw
Language: Polish
Subfield: Reproductive Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2581516588