Treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescence.
Adolescence is a time of rapidly changing reproductive hormones and menstrual patterns making diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) challenging in this population. Nonetheless, there is significant concern that the metabolic and reproductive abnormalities that emerge at adolescence associated with a diagnosis of PCOS have lifelong implications for the individual. There are limited data available on the best treatments for the adolescent with PCOS. The focus of treatment is often best served by attention to the individual abnormalities such as menstrual dysfunction, symptoms of androgen excess such as hirsutism and acne, possible metabolic dysfunction primarily seen with concurrent obesity, and concerns related to self-image and mood disorders.
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York.
Wendy
W
Vitek
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York.
Kathleen M
KM
Hoeger
D000293:Adolescent; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept
D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined