Menstrual Disorders in Adolescents
June 1999
in “
Pediatric Clinics of North America
”
polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS insulin resistance cardiovascular disease hirsutism obesity oligomenorrhea anovulation infertility androgen production metabolic issues genetic factors differential diagnosis longitudinal studies androgen levels psychological impacts self-esteem acne carbohydrate metabolism defects therapeutic approaches PCOS insulin resistance heart disease excessive hair growth weight gain irregular periods lack of ovulation difficulty getting pregnant male hormones metabolic problems genetic causes diagnosis long-term studies male hormone levels mental health effects self-confidence skin issues sugar metabolism problems treatments
Studysummary This review discusses the clinical features and therapeutic goals for teenagers with PCOS, emphasizing the need for further research into its causes and potential long-term health risks, but reports no new clinical results.
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