Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Guide to Clinical Management PDF

Preface

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) excites immense interest and debate. PCOS is a condition with different manifestations and so may present to a number of different medical specialists, from the general practitioner to gynecologists, infertility specialists, endocrinologists, dermatologists or to those who deal with metabolic and cardiovascular disease. Not only may the presentation vary but also the nature of the condition in an individual may change over time. As we have begun to understand more about the origins of PCOS, its pathophysiology and genetics, we have seen an exponential rise in the number of publications in this exciting area of medicine.

The management of PCOS is not without controversy – from making the diagnosis to the appropriate forms of therapy, and there are some differences around the world. We have therefore provided an overview of PCOS with a synthesis of our current understanding of its diagnosis and management. We hope that we have offered a pragmatic approach to treatment from the viewpoint of four busy practitioners and researchers in the fields of endocrinology, gynecology and reproductive medicine – and also from a transglobal perspective!