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  • Title: Polycystic ovary syndrome--a management update.
    Author: Costello MF.
    Journal: Aust Fam Physician; 2005 Mar; 34(3):127-33. PubMed ID: 15799658.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in women and is associated with both reproductive and metabolic disorders. OBJECTIVE: This article discusses the health risks, clinical assessment and investigations consistent with the new internationally agreed definition of PCOS, available treatments, and the long-term monitoring of women with PCOS. DISCUSSION: Women with PCOS have an increased risk of endometrial carcinoma, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and possibly cardiovascular disease. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion of other causes of hyperandrogenism. Screening for diabetes is important. Treatment is directed at the presenting symptom as the primary cause is unknown. Long-term medical treatment may include the oral contraceptive pill or metformin. Long-term surveillance is recommended for the early detection and treatment of potential metabolic complications.
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