Polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescents.
OBJECTIVE
As polycystic ovarian syndrome is among the most common endocrinologic disorders during adolescence, there is always a need to investigate all new relevant data.


RESULTS
The present review article, is occupied with - apart from basic knowledge on polycystic ovarian syndrome - issues concerning genetics, new trends in diagnosis, and data on metabolic and endocrine features of the syndrome. Finally, emphasis is given to current therapeutic trends.


CONCLUSIONS
Early recognition and prompt treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescents is important to prevent long-term sequellae. More research is necessary in order to find answers to many clinical and theoretical aspects of the syndrome.
Creatsas
George
G
Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aretaieion Hospital, Medical School, Athens University, Athens, Greece. geocre@aretaieio.uoa.gr
Deligeoroglou
Efthimios
E
D000293:Adolescent; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000473:pathology; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000473:pathology; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011372:Progestins / Q000627:therapeutic use
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D011372:Progestins