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BASICS
Description
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder of unknown etiology.
- PCOS is a complex disorder characterized by a state of chronic oligoovulation or anovulation, associated with functional androgen excess, and manifesting most commonly as oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea.
- System(s) affected: Reproductive; Endocrine/Metabolic; Skin/Exocrine
- Synonym(s): Stein-Leventhal syndrome; polycystic ovary disease
ALERT:
- Condition may begin at puberty.
- Pregnancy does not resolve the syndrome.
- Predisposes to and associated with obesity, hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidemia, infertility, insulin-resistance syndrome
Epidemiology
Prevalence
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 6.6–6.8% of women of reproductive age. (1)
- Much higher in oligoamenorrheic women
- Predominant age: Reproductive age
- Predominant sex: Females only
Risk Factors
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