Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in females, and is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology based on ultrasound. Controversy surrounds the optimum diagnosis and management in the adolescent population....
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| description | Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in females, and is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology based on ultrasound. Controversy surrounds the optimum diagnosis and management in the adolescent population. Many patients with adult PCOS present with pathognomonic symptoms as adolescents, and there is value in early diagnosis due to the associated long-term metabolic and reproductive health sequalae. A definitive diagnosis does not need to be made prior to implementing treatment in this group of young women. The practitioner who has an adolescent presenting with signs and symptoms of PCOS, has a unique opportunity to risk stratify, screen for co-morbidities, and implement early management strategies, many of which are lifestyle modifications, to help prevent long term morbidity associated with this disease. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9034da9bbef44a5a8ffb201ab4ae332a2022-12-22T03:54:54ZengMDPI AGMedical Sciences2076-32712019-10-0171010110.3390/medsci7100101medsci7100101Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in AdolescenceRebecca Deans0University of New South Wales, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney 2031, AustraliaPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in females, and is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology based on ultrasound. Controversy surrounds the optimum diagnosis and management in the adolescent population. Many patients with adult PCOS present with pathognomonic symptoms as adolescents, and there is value in early diagnosis due to the associated long-term metabolic and reproductive health sequalae. A definitive diagnosis does not need to be made prior to implementing treatment in this group of young women. The practitioner who has an adolescent presenting with signs and symptoms of PCOS, has a unique opportunity to risk stratify, screen for co-morbidities, and implement early management strategies, many of which are lifestyle modifications, to help prevent long term morbidity associated with this disease.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/7/10/101polycystic ovary syndromeadolescence |
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| title | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence |
| title_full | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence |
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| title_short | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence |
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