Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a spectrum of disease that is characterized by menstrual irregularity due to ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism. Presenting signs and symptoms are heterogeneous and may vary over time. It is associated with an increased risk of obesity and the metabolic syndrome as well as infertility. The diagnosis of PCOS should be considered in any adolescent girl with hirsuitism, severe acne, menstrual irregularity, or obesity.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsReferences and Additional Readings
Ehrmann DA. Polycystic ovary syndrome. New Engl J Med 2005;352:1223–36.
Nestler JE. Metformin for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. New Engl J Med 2008;358:47–54.
Rosenfield RL. Clinical features and diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents. Available at: www.uptodate.com
Rosenfield RL. Treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents. Available at: www.uptodate.com
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Rosenblum, J. (2011). Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. In: Goldstein, M. (eds) The MassGeneral Hospital for Children Adolescent Medicine Handbook. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6845-6_16
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6845-6_16
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, New York, NY
Print ISBN: 978-1-4419-6844-9
Online ISBN: 978-1-4419-6845-6
eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)