A comprehensive approach in diagnosing the polycystic ovary syndrome.
The polycystic ovary syndrome is the commonest hyperandrogenic and dysmetabolic disorder in women that, by definition, may present with different phenotypes, including the classic forms and those with a milder presentation. Its diagnosis is mainly based on careful clinical judgment, although it may require additional investigation by blood testing or imaging techniques in the differential diagnosis of androgen excess. This article summarizes the most important aspects of the diagnostic procedure and suggests how to apply them in clinical practice.
['Pasquali|Renato|R|', 'Gambineri|Alessandra|A|']
D000728:Androgens D015415:Biomarkers D001835:Body Weight D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 D004032:Diet D005260:Female D006801:Humans D007247:Infertility, Female D007333:Insulin Resistance D008593:Menopause D008597:Menstrual Cycle D009765:Obesity D010060:Ovulation D010641:Phenotype D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome D012307:Risk Factors
polycystic ovary syndrome androgens Type 2 diabetes infertility insulin resistance obesity