Priyanga Poomani Author

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Review on polycystic ovary syndrome, clinical manifestations, diagnostic

Author(s): Priyanga Poomani

Polycystic ovarian syndrome emerges as the most conspicuous endocrinopathy affecting 2.2-20% of women belonging to re- productive age group. Diagnosis of PCOS is established when 2/3 of the Rotterdam’s criteria is met i.e., hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovaries. (12 or more fol- licles of size 2-9 mm in each ovary and/or ovarian volume >10 ml). According to guidelines from endocrine society, early rec- ognition of PCOD facilitate healthcare providers to prevent and treat adequately wide range of metabolic complications i.e., impaired glucose tolerance, type-II diabetes mellitus, meta- bolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, obesity, obstructive sleep ap- nea and cardiova... view more»

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