title: Clinical manifestations of polycystic ovarian disease.
abstract: Elevated androgens and/or increased sensitivity to them is at the core of polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD). In orbit around this essential element are a wide variety of signs and symptoms that may come into alignment in unpredictable fashion and frequency. This article considers the clinical history and physical examination of the patient with PCOD, ovarian morphology, the laboratory work-up of patients with PCOD, and the role of ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and laparoscopy in the diagnosis of PCOD.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Goldzieher
mesh_terms: D000728:Androgens / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000097:blood; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010053:Ovary / Q000473:pathology; D010808:Physical Examination; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone