Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Our knowledge about infertility has expanded and improved significantly in recent years and
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is now recognised as a major cause. PCOS is a term which covers a
variety of symptoms, and in this new volume the editors have compiled a wide ranging collection of
studies dealing with diverse aspects of PCOS, including genetics, pathophysiology, cardiovascular
effects, treatment required and long term consequences. Previous books on PCOS have been expensive
high level, research oriented works. This new volume is different. All the chapters have been
written with the student in mind. Obstetrics and gynaecology students need to know about PCOS and
this book is an accessible comprehensive overview to the subject.

Contributors from around the world including Australia, Belgium, Chile, Egypt, Hong Kong, Hungary,
India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,
Thailand, Turkey, UK and USA.

Contents:
1. History and Origins of PCOS
2. Prevalence and Diagnosis
3. Genetics of PCOS
4. Pathophysioloogy of PCOS and its consequences
5. Impaired Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance
6. Obesity
7. Hyperandrogenemia
8. Dyslipidemia
9. Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
10. Infertility
11. Therapy
12. Insulin-Sensitizing Drugs
13. Induction of Ovulation
14. Surgical Treatment
15. Pregnancy and PCOS
16. Long Term Consequences and Lifestyle Modifications