Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Diamanti-Kandarakis, Evanthia. (Editor), FARID, NADIR R. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2009.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Family medicine.; Gynecology.; Endocrinology.; Medicine & Public Health.; General Practice / Family Medicine.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09718-3

Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a clinical reference work for primary care physicians, internists, general endocrinologists, obstetricians, gynecologists and students. PCOS is a common but often misdiagnosed disease. Many symptoms can be alleviated by early interventi...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Part 1. The Syndrome
• The menstrual cycle in PCOS
• Imaging
• Part 2. Insulin resistance in PCOS
• Genetics of PCOS
• Genetics of insulin resistance
• Uterine origins and evolution in childhood
• Part 3. Hyperandrogenism
• Infertility in PCOS
• Risk of diabetes and the metabolic syndrome
• Risks and prevention of cardiovascular disease
• Pregnancy complications
• Sleep disorders
• Depression and dementia
• Risks of malignancy
• Part 4. Diet
• Exercise
• Psychological support
• Medical treatment
• Treatment of hirsuitism and acne
• Ovulation induction
• Surgical management
• After the menopause
• Index.