ABSTRACT

Clearly presented and thoroughly up to date, this important text provides an overview of current knowledge of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - its etiology, 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 conseq

chapter 1|5 pages

Introduction and overview

chapter 2|20 pages

Defining the polycystic ovary syndrome

chapter 3|10 pages

Epidemiology of polycystic ovary syndrome

chapter 5|18 pages

The genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome

chapter 7|10 pages

The effects of obesity and diet

chapter 11|7 pages

Acne

chapter 12|4 pages

Menstrual disturbances

chapter 2|2 pages

Standardize the timing of the scan

chapter |1 pages

References

chapter 1|2 pages

Appendix 3: Support groups and web sites

chapter 2|2 pages

Patient support groups