Overview
- Reviews the latest concepts in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this pervasive and significant disorder in a clear and focused manner
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Endocrine Updates (ENDO, volume 27)
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a classic female infertility problem affecting an estimated 6-10% of all women and many of whom are unaware of the problem. PCOS is the single most common endrocrinologic abnormality that affects women. It is a disease that affects women from adolescence to menopause. Patients with PCOS are seen by a variety of specialists, including: reproductive, medical and pediatric endocrinologists; general internists, and dermatologists.
This book is an edited collection from diagnosis and epidemiology of PCOS to clinical evaluation. There are additional factors that complicate this disease, such as insulin levels and obesity. Women with PCOS are known to be at a high risk for type 2 diabetes.
Reviews
From the reviews:
"This comprehensive overview of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) reviews the pathophysiology, provides updates of the most current genetic and steroidogenic advances, and offers clinical guidance in diagnosis and treatment. Because of its broad scope, it appeals to multiple disciplines. … The book is written for a broad audience, particularly practitioners in endocrinology and gynecology. … It is useful to clinicians who will be evaluating and treating patients with PCOS, particularly endocrinologists." (Janet Myra Noel, Doody’s Review Service, April, 2008)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Dr. Azziz is President and member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons and a past member of the Board of Directors of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and The Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists. He is also a member of the Endocrine Society and The Society for Gynecologic Investigation, among others. He serves as Executive Director of the Androgen Excess Society, of which he is also a founding member.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Book Subtitle: Current Concepts on Pathogenesis and Clinical Care
Editors: Ricardo Azziz
Series Title: Endocrine Updates
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-69248-7
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag US 2007
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-69246-3Published: 03 July 2007
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4899-9554-4Published: 25 November 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-69248-7Published: 03 July 2007
Series ISSN: 1566-0729
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 134
Topics: Gynecology, Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Reproductive Medicine, General Practice / Family Medicine, Internal Medicine