PCOS: perspectives from a pediatric endocrinologist and a pediatric gynecologist. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care 2013;43(5):104-13
Date
04/16/2013Pubmed ID
23582592DOI
10.1016/j.cppeds.2013.01.002Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84876213416 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 3 CitationsAbstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrinopathy recognized in women of childbearing age with a prevalence of 4-12%. The prevalence of the disorder in adolescent population is poorly defined. The pathogenesis as well as the management of this disorder is widely debated.
Author List
Kansra AR, Menon SAuthor
Seema Menon MD Associate Professor in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Acneiform EruptionsAdolescent
Adolescent Health Services
Atherosclerosis
Early Diagnosis
Female
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Humans
Hyperandrogenism
Infertility, Female
Luteinizing Hormone
Obesity
Physicians
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Prevalence
Testosterone