ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 194: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Practice Bulletins—Gynecology · Obstet Gynecol · 2018

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Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovaries. Its etiology remains unknown, and treatment is largely symptom based and empirical. PCOS has the potential to cause substantial metabolic sequelae, including an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and these factors should be considered when determining long-term treatment. The purpose of this document is to examine the best available evidence for the diagnosis and clinical management of PCOS.

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