Consensus on women's health aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females with a high prevalence. The etiology of this heterogeneous condition remains obscure and its phenotype expression varies. Two, widely cited, previous ESHRE/ASRM-sponsored PCOS consensus workshops focused on diagnosis (...

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Published in:Human reproduction (Oxford) 2012-01, Vol.27 (1), p.14-24
Main Authors: Fauser, B. C. J. M., Tarlatzis, B. C., Rebar, R. W., Legro, R. S., Balen, A. H., Lobo, R., Carmina, H., Chang, R. J., Yildiz, B. O., Laven, J. S. E., Boivin, J., Petraglia, F., Wijeyeratne, C. N., Norman, R. J., Dunaif, A., Franks, S., Wild, R. A., Dumesic, D., Barnhart, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular Diseases - complications
Cardiovascular Diseases - therapy
Consensus
Consensus Development Conferences as Topic
Diabetes Complications - therapy
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - therapy
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Insulin Resistance
Medical sciences
Menopause
Menstrual Cycle
Middle Aged
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Phenotype
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - complications
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - therapy
Quality of Life
Women's Health
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Summary:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females with a high prevalence. The etiology of this heterogeneous condition remains obscure and its phenotype expression varies. Two, widely cited, previous ESHRE/ASRM-sponsored PCOS consensus workshops focused on diagnosis (published in 2004) and infertility management (published in 2008). The present third PCOS consensus paper summarizes current knowledge and identifies knowledge gaps regarding various women's health aspects of PCOS. Relevant topics addressed—all dealt with in a systematic fashion—include adolescence, hirsutism and acne, contraception, menstrual cycle abnormalities, quality of life, ethnicity, pregnancy complications, long-term metabolic and cardiovascular health and finally cancer risk. Additional, comprehensive background information is provided separately in an extended online publication.
ISSN:0268-1161
1460-2350
DOI:10.1093/humrep/der396