title: Polycystic ovarian syndrome. Preventing long-term health effects.
abstract: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is emerging from decades of misconseption as a bothersome yet benign gynecologic concern. Researchers have concluded that this syndrome actually contributes to several potentially serious conditions, including diabetes and heart   disease.
authors.affiliation: Pioneer Women's Health, Greenfield, Mass., USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Carcio
mesh_terms: D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010808:Physical Examination; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral