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Diagnosis, phenotype, and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Enrico CarminaRicardo AzzizRicardo Azziz

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medicine.medical_specialtyHirsutismendocrine system diseasesPolycystic ovary syndrome anovulation hyperandrogenismThree main phenotypesBiologyAnovulationDiagnosis DifferentialEpidemiologymedicinePrevalenceEndocrine systemHumansCystGynecologyHyperandrogenismnutritional and metabolic diseasesObstetrics and Gynecologymedicine.diseasePolycystic ovaryPhenotypefemale genital diseases and pregnancy complicationsPhenotypeReproductive MedicineFemaleHyperandrogenismAnovulationPolycystic Ovary Syndrome

description

New diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) suggested three main phenotypes: classic (hyperandrogenism and anovulation), ovulatory, and normoandrogenic. However, it is unclear whether the normoandrogenic phenotype actually represents PCOS. Overall, 6% to 8% of reproductive-aged women suffer from PCOS, making this disorder one of the most common endocrine abnormalities.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2006-07-01Fertility and sterility
10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.03.012https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16798288