title: Polycystic ovary syndrome: a case presentation.
abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder of excessive adrenal hormone production that results in characteristic features. It is associated with hyperinsulinemia and, if left untreated, carries a risk for developing such complications as diabetes and heart disease. The clinical features are described here by means of a case presentation. Using the Ferriman-Gallwey score, the degree of hirsutism is identified. Differential diagnoses and recommended treatments are discussed. The role of the advanced practice nurse in the diagnosis and care of patients with PCOS is included.
authors.affiliation: Special Care Unit, Maine Medical Center, Portland, USA. mcampbell@lamere.net
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Poirier
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006946:Hyperinsulinism / Q000209:etiology; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal