Peri- and postmenopause in patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

With a prevalence of 5-13 % PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) is the most common endocrine disorder of women during reproductive age. However, still little is known about PCOS during peri- and post menopause. PCOS currently is percieved to be a multifactorial genetic disease whose various phenotypes are the result of interactions with environmental factors. Past and current diagnostic criteria only allow for a diagnosis during reproductive age. While the relevance of characteristic features of PCOS such as anovulatory infertility and bleeding disorders fades with time, some features such as hyperandrognism may persist.
Source: Maturitas - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Abstract ID: 130 Source Type: research