title: Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescent Girls.
abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in adolescent girls that has both reproductive and metabolic implications. Patients with PCOS typically present to their pediatrician for evaluation of menstrual irregularity and/or signs of hyperandrogenism, such as hirsutism and acne. The diagnosis of PCOS is made by clinical symptoms and laboratory evaluation. Because of the long-term health consequences that can accompany the disorder, pediatricians should consider PCOS in their initial evaluation of menstrual irregularity. Lifestyle modification is the cornerstone of treatment for girls with PCOS; however, hormonal medication such as oral contraceptive pills and insulin-sensitizing agents are useful and effective adjuncts to therapy. The goals of treatment for girls with PCOS are to improve clinical manifestations of the disorder, health-related quality of life, and long-term health outcomes.
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lanzo
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Monge
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trent
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019468:Disease Management; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017588:Hyperandrogenism / Q000150:complications; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D010053:Ovary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal