Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment Methods
April 2026
in “
Middle European Scientific Bulletin
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Studysummary This article reviews current diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting the role and limitations of the Rotterdam criteria and anti-Müllerian hormone, but it reports no new findings.
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The document discusses polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a prevalent endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, characterized by clinical heterogeneity and a risk of metabolic and reproductive complications. It highlights the use of the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosis and the potential role of anti-Müllerian hormone as a biomarker, despite its measurement variability. The article analyzes key pathogenetic mechanisms like insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism and emphasizes modern therapeutic strategies, including lifestyle changes, oral contraceptives, and fertility restoration methods. The importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive cardiometabolic risk assessment, and personalized management is stressed to improve quality of life and prevent long-term complications.
