Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents

    April 2019 in “ Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ”
    Preeti Dabadghao
    Image of study
    TLDR Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in teenagers is a complex condition linked to genetics and environment, often associated with obesity and insulin resistance, and is treated with lifestyle changes and medication.
    The document from May 31, 2019, discussed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in adolescents, a condition characterized by menstrual irregularity and hyperandrogenism, affecting 3.6-15% of women in the reproductive age group. The exact cause of PCOS was not known, but it was understood to be a complex disease resulting from a combination of genetic susceptibility, intrauterine, extra-uterine, and environmental factors. Obesity and insulin resistance were common associations, putting patients at high risk for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Diagnosing PCOS in adolescents was challenging due to the overlap of its clinical features with normal puberty. Treatment involved lifestyle modifications and pharmacological agents to control hyperandrogenism and menstrual disturbances.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    10 / 10 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 12 results

      community How does hair loss and recovery work?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  449 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

      in Chat  81 upvotes 6 months ago
      Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

    Similar Research

    6 / 1000+ results