Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Aging: Health Implications After Menopause

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Depending on the diagnostic criteria used and the population studied, its prevalence ranges between 4-21% [1,2]. According to the widely accepted 2003 Rotterdam criteria, PCOS diagnosis requires at least two of the following three features: oligo-anovulation (OA), clinical/biochemical hyperandrogenism (HA) and presence of polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM) on ultrasonography [3]. Based on the presence and/ or absence of these diagnostic features, different phenotypes have been identified (Table 1).

Source: Maturitas - May 25, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Nafiye Helvaci, Bulent Okan Yildiz Source Type: research