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Chapter-15 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

BOOK TITLE: Diabetes Mellitus Issues for the Indian Women

Author
1. Selvan Chitra
2. Aravind SR
ISBN
9789352702596
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/18030_16
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
2. Diacon Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Columbia Asia Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnatkaka, India, Diacon Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Chapter keywords
Polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS, type 2 diabetes mellitus, T2DM, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, oral glucose tolerance test, OGTT

Abstract

This chapter mainly focuses on the definition and clinical manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), its pathogenesis, and the relationship with diabetes and comprehensive care. PCOS is one of the most common endocrine abnormalities in women of reproductive age with a prevalence ranging from 5 to 11%. The most common clinical features of PCOS are irregular cycles, acne, hirsutism, and infertility. The diagnosis of PCOS can only be made when conditions which can mimic PCOS have been excluded like congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing’s syndrome and androgen secreting tumors, hypothyroidism, and hyperprolactinemia. The periodic screening for diabetes and CV risk factors is recommended in all women and adolescents with PCOS with a special focus on prepregnancy counseling. A sustained effort to modify lifestyle to decrease long-term morbidity is to be reiterated at every encounter with the person. Metformin is recommended to be used in patients with PCOS with dysglycemia who have failed lifestyle modifications.

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