Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents

    April 2019 in “ Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ”
    Preeti Dabadghao
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    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.
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