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. 2011 Summer;4(2):45-51.

The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

Andrea Hsu Roe  1 , Anuja Dokras
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The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

Andrea Hsu Roe et al. Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Summer.

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is recognized as the most common endocrinopathy in reproductive-aged women. The symptoms of PCOS vary with age, race, weight, and medications, adding to the challenges of accurate diagnosis. Adolescent patients pose particular diagnostic problems because characteristics of normal puberty often overlap with signs and symptoms of PCOS. This article reviews the diagnosis of PCOS in adolescents.

Keywords: Endocrinopathy; Hyperandrogenism; Hyperinsulinemia; Menstrual irregularity; Polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Pathophysiology of metabolic risks in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). HDL, high-density lipoprotein; HTN, hypertension; NEFA, nonesterified fatty acids; PAI-1, plasminogen activator inhibitor 1; TG, triglycerides.
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