Contemporary approaches to the management of polycystic ovary syndrome. (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pasquali, Renato
• Is Part Of: Therapeutic advances in endocrinology and metabolism. Volume 9:Number 4(2018)
• Page Start: 123
• Page End: 134
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: hirsutism -- hyperandrogenemia -- obesity -- polycystic ovary syndrome -- therapeutic approach; Endocrine glands -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Metabolism -- Disorders -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Endocrine System Diseases -- therapy -- Periodicals; Metabolic Diseases -- therapy -- Periodicals; 616.4005
• DOI: 10.1177/2042018818756790
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-0188

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder in women in their reproductive years and is characterized by androgen excess, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian morphology. It is also associated with several metabolic abnormalities, particularly insulin resistance and obesity, which play an important role in the pathophysiology of PCOS and, in particular, negatively influence ovarian function and fertility. This review article summarizes the available treatment for women with PCOS. Specifically, current and potentially new therapies are discussed.