A review of the upcoming trends of PCOS amongst the lean adolescent population

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Anindita Jana and Apurba Kumar Jana

Jana Clinic Centre, India

: Androl Gynecol: Curr Res

Abstract

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The aim of this review is to analyze the magnitude of problem of PCOS in the lean population of the adolescents which often goes unrecognised as the general conception of PCOS is centred around its prevalence among the obese and overweight. But contrary to the common perception, lean PCOS are a unique group with different phenotypic, metabolic, haematolgic and neurologic characteristics than the obese counterparts. Additionally they need thorough evaluationof their nutritional status and suitable adjustments in calorie intake and dietary supplementation to combat the risk of hypoglycemia in these individuals.

Biography

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