Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Diverse Clinical Presentations Across Adolescence, Reproductive Age, and Menopause

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) presents diverse symptoms across different life stages, complicating diagnosis and management. In adolescence, symptoms like menstrual irregularities, acne, and hirsutism overlap with normal puberty. During reproductive years, PCOS is linked to infertility, menstrual issues, and metabolic problems such as insulin resistance. In menopause, reproductive symptoms lessen, but risks of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome increase. Understanding these age-specific manifestations helps healthcare providers create individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.