Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Authors

David A. Ehrmann · University of Chicago

Abstract

The polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women. It has multiple components — reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular — with health implications for the patient's entire life span. This review addresses current concepts regarding the diagnosis, cause, and treatment of the condition.

Topics & Keywords

Ovarian function and disorders Reproductive Biology and Fertility Lipid metabolism and disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 352, Issue 12, pp. 1223-1236

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra041536

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