Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Endocrine Disorder

    October 2013 in “ Springer eBooks ”
    Joslyn S. Kirby
    Studysummary PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing infertility and menstrual problems, often linked to obesity and can lead to acne, treated with hormonal and insulin-sensitizing medications.
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    Research cited in this study 13

    1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Acne Skin therapy letter · 2011
    2. Ovarian Morphology and Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Reproductive Aged Women With or Without Mild Acne International Journal of Dermatology · 2010
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    4. The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report Fertility and Sterility · 2008
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    7. Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Fertility and Sterility · 2004
    8. Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ˜The œJournal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism · 2003
    9. The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology · 2003
    10. A Comparison of the Relative Efficacy of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Acne in Hyperandrogenic Women Clinical Endocrinology · 2002
    11. Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Black and White Women of the Southeastern United States: A Prospective Study The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1998
    12. Clinical, Ultrasound, and Hormonal Markers of Androgenicity in Acne Vulgaris British Journal of Dermatology · 1995
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