1st Edition
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome A Guide to Clinical Management
240 Pages
by
CRC Press
234 Pages
20 Color Illustrations
by
CRC Press
240 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Clearly presented and thoroughly up to date, this important text provides an overview of current knowledge of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - its etiology, pathology, and the implications for effective medical management. In contrast with existing titles, this book focuses on the difficulty in making an accurate diagnosis and the consequential problem of identifying the most effective... Read more
1. Introduction and Overview 2. Defining the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 3. Epidemiology of PCOS 4. The Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 5. The Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 6. Body Image and Quality of Life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 7. The Effects of Obesity and a Diet 8. Long Term Sequelae of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease 9. Long Term Sequelae of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Gynaecological Cancer 10. Disorders of the Pilosebaceous Unit: Hirsutism and Androgenic Alopecia 11. Acne 12. Menstrual Disturbances 13. The Management of Infertility Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 14. PCOS, Pregnancy and Miscarriage 15. Menopause
Biography
Adam H. Balen, Gerard S. Conway, Roy Homburg, Richard S. Legro
