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Record Nr.

UNINA9910463266103321

Titolo

Current management of polycystic ovary syndrome / / edited by Adam Balen [and others] [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : RCOG Press, , 2010

ISBN

1-107-71102-9

1-107-71445-1

9786613269065

1-283-26906-6

1-906985-51-0

1-107-47834-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (ix, 227 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Disciplina

618.1/1

Soggetti

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sommario/riassunto

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disturbance, affecting 10-15% of women in the UK. The definition of PCOS has been much debated, while its pathophysiology appears to be multifactorial and is still being actively researched. There is no doubt that PCOS has a significant effect on quality of life and psychological morbidity and, as many specialists are involved in its management, a multidisciplinary approach is required. The 59th RCOG Study Group brought together a range of experts who treat women with PCOS. This book presents the findings of the Study Group, including: • a definition of PCOS • the accuracy of diagnostic interventions • the particular challenges of adolescent diagnosis and management • the correlation to ethnicity • current approaches to therapy • the potential individualisation of therapy  • the role of the alternative therapies used to manage some aspects of PCOS.