Polycystic Ovary Syndrome : A Guide to Clinical Management

Presents an overview of current knowledge of the polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS), its etiology, and 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 program of management. Among the most important
consequences of PCOS is infertility, and the authors provide clear guidance on
the role of new assisted reproductive technologies to overcome this problem.
Key features:
*Coherent approach, integrating international contributions
*First book on PCOS since the Rotterdam Consensus meeting
*Focuses on clinical manifestations of disease, diagnostic criteria and options
for management
*Illustrated with tables, graphs and charts to explain physiologic principles


Contents:
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