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Med. Clin. North Am. · Mar 2023

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex, familial, polygenetic metabolic condition. The Rotterdam criteria are commonly used to diagnose PCOS. ⋯ Treatment options for menstrual irregularities and hirsutism are based on the clinical goals and preferences of the patient. Along with treating the symptoms of PCOS, it is essential to screen and treat the comorbid conditions commonly associated with PCOS, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, hyperlipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, anxiety, depression, infertility, and vitamin D deficiency.

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- Sneha Shrivastava and Rosemarie L Conigliaro.
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine/Northwell, 256-11 Union Turnpike, Glen Oaks, NY 11004, USA. Electronic address: sshrivastava1@northwell.edu.
- Med. Clin. North Am. 2023 Mar 1; 107 (2): 227234227-234.
AbstractPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex, familial, polygenetic metabolic condition. The Rotterdam criteria are commonly used to diagnose PCOS. Lifestyle changes are the first-line treatment of PCOS. Treatment options for menstrual irregularities and hirsutism are based on the clinical goals and preferences of the patient. Along with treating the symptoms of PCOS, it is essential to screen and treat the comorbid conditions commonly associated with PCOS, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, hyperlipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, anxiety, depression, infertility, and vitamin D deficiency.Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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