Reproductive Endocrine Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide to the Diagnosis and Management of Infertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Endometriosis

January 2025 in “ Cureus ”

Shadi Azam, Shrihari Vasudevan, Warda Saqib Bukhari, Jainisha Thadhani, Hafsa Tasneem, Smita Singh, Ijeoma Chijioke, Bruna Mendes de Freitas, Maleesha Bhagyani Weerasinghe Thammitage, Jatin Motwani

Studysummary In this review, the authors examined the diagnosis and management of reproductive endocrine disorders, such as infertility, PCOS, and endometriosis, emphasizing individualized treatment plans that include medical, surgical, and lifestyle approaches to enhance fertility and quality of life for affected women.

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