| Adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome. | |
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PMID: 22764561 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can be identified in the adolescent years but is a process with genetic and epigenetic origins. Intrauterine growth retardation and premature adrenarche may precede the presentation of hyperandrogenism and oligo/anovulation. Other causes of hyperandrogenism and ovulatory dysfunction must be ruled out before PCOS is diagnosed. Obesity and insulin resistance often are associated features and greatly increase a girl's risk of developing metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Oral contraceptives, metformin, antiandrogens, and lifestyle modifications can have roles in alleviating the symptoms of PCOS and are reviewed in this article. |
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Ellen Lancon Connor |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Adolescent medicine: state of the art reviews Volume: 23 ISSN: 1934-4287 ISO Abbreviation: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Publication Date: 2012 Apr |
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Created Date: 2012-07-05 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101314248 Medline TA: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 164-77, xii Citation Subset: IM |
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University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. elconnor@pediatrics.wisc.edu |
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