Diagnosis, phenotype, and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome.
New diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) suggested three main phenotypes: classic (hyperandrogenism and anovulation), ovulatory, and normoandrogenic. However, it is unclear whether the normoandrogenic phenotype actually represents PCOS. Overall, 6% to 8% of reproductive-aged women suffer from PCOS, making this disorder one of the most common endocrine abnormalities.
Carmina
Enrico
E
Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy. enricocarmina@libero.it
Azziz
Ricardo
R
D000858:Anovulation / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D017588:Hyperandrogenism / Q000209:etiology; D010641:Phenotype; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics; D015995:Prevalence