Novel Insights into the Pathophysiology and Treatment of PCOS [[electronic resource]]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910463167203321
• Autore: Diamanti-Kandarakis Evanthia
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : Future Medicine Ltd, 2013
• ISBN: 1-78084-177-9
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (143 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): NaderShahla; PanidisDimitrios
• Disciplina: 618.11
• Soggetti: Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Foreword. Novel insights into the pathophysiology and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome; 1. Definition criteria and diagnostic assessments; 2. Pathogenesis; 3. Novel insights into the pathophysiology of PCOS: the role of environmental toxins; 4. Management of menstrual disorders and endometrial hyperplasia; 5. Polycystic ovary syndrome and fertility; 6. Appropriate use of metformin in early pregnancy: is there a role for first trimester use?; 7. Oral contraceptives: indications and cautions; 8. Predictors of success and optimization of treatment in infertile PCOS patients9. Management of the metabolic syndrome and glucose intolerance in women with PCOS; 10. Polycystic ovary syndrome: prognosis and risk of comorbidity; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Polycystic ovary syndrome, a state of hyperandrogenism and anovulation affecting approximately 7% of reproductive age-women, has assumed center stage in the field of reproductive endocrinology. This book, authored by renowned physicians in endocrinology, gynecology and reproductive sciences, summarizes current knowledge relating to polycystic ovary syndrome, its management and its adverse long-term consequences.