title: Diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
abstract: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disturbance that results in a collection of symptoms and has wide-ranging health implications. There is evidence that it may run in families, and it is associated with the development of type 2 diabetes and recurrent miscarriage. Diagnosis involves eliminating other potential conditions, while treatment aims to manage individual symptoms rather than provide a cure.
authors.affiliation: University of Wales Swansea, School of Health Science, Carmarthen.
authors.forename: Ann Elaine
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology; D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000209:etiology; D000858:Anovulation / Q000209:etiology; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D008487:Medical History Taking; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010808:Physical Examination; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D012648:Self Care