Introduction and overview -- Defining the polycystic ovary syndrome -- Epidemiology of polycystic ovary syndrome -- The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome -- The genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome -- Body image and quality of life with polycystic ovary syndrome -- The effects of obesity and diet -- Long-term sequelae of polycystic ovary syndrome: diabetes and cardiovascular disease -- Long-term sequelae of polycystic ovary syndrome: gynecological cancer -- Disorders of the pilosebaceous unit: hirsutism and androgenic alopecia -- Acne -- Menstrual disturbances -- The management of infertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome -- Polycystic ovary syndrome, pregnancy and miscarriage -- The management of women in the climacteric and menopause who have a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Presents an overview of current knowledge of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), its etiology, and pathology, and the implications for effective medical management. In contrast with existing titles, this book focuses on the difficulty in making an accurate diagnosis and the consequential problem of identifying the most effective program of management. Among the most important consequences of PSOS is infertility, and the authors provide clear guidance on the role of new assisted reproductive technologies to overcome this problem. The book is well illustrated with tables, graphs, and charts that help explain physiologic principles.