title: Polycystic ovary syndrome: pathogenesis and treatment over the short and long term.
abstract: Although polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with hyperandrogenism and infertility early in life, it is a harbinger of a lifelong condition that can lead to serious sequelae such as endometrial or ovarian cancer, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease. We review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Theresa L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Marx
authors.forename: Adi E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Mehta
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*