An Update on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
January 2003
in “
Seminars in Reproductive Medicine
”
TLDR PCOS understanding and treatment are advancing, requiring continuous updates for better patient management.
The document provided an update on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), emphasizing its prevalence among patients with anovulatory infertility or dysfunctional uterine bleeding. It highlighted the need for continuous updates on PCOS due to significant advances in understanding its pathogenesis and treatment. The issue included monographs by various experts covering diagnostic criteria, medical treatment, hirsutism management, differentiation from other hyperandrogenism causes, adolescent PCOS, cardiovascular health, and in vitro fertilization challenges. Contributions from residents and fellows were acknowledged, underscoring their role in future advancements in reproductive medicine. The editors aimed to provide clinically relevant information to aid in managing PCOS patients.
