Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

• 1 THE SYNDROME.- Clinical Manifestations of PCOS.- The Menstrual Cycle in PCOS.- The Radiology of Polycystic Ovaries.- 2 ORIGINS.- Insulin Resistance in PCOS.- Genetics of Metabolic Syndrome and Genetic Lipodystrophies.- The Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- Uterine Origins and Evolution in Childhood.- 3 CONSEQUENCES.- Hyperandrogenism in PCOS.- The Risk of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome in PCOS.- The Risks of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- Pregnancy Complications in PCOS.- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, and Daytime Sleepiness and Fatigue.- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Gynaecological Cancer.- PCOS, Depression, and Alzheimer’s Disease.- Psychological Issues and Their Treatment.- 4 MANAGEMENT.- Dietary Management of PCOS.- Exercise in the Treatment of PCOS.- Medical Treatment.- Therapy of Hirsutism.- Ovulation Induction in PCOS.- IVF in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- The Surgical Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.- When Periods Stop: Long-Term Consequences of PCOS.

From the reviews: "This book summarizes the current knowledge about the diagnosis, consequences, and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). ... It is designed mostly for practicing adult and pediatric endocrinologists and gynecologists. ... this book also could be of interest to bariatric medicine providers who may often encounter patients with PCOS. ... Illustrations are plentiful, of good quality, and aid comprehension. ... It is a worthwhile publication, since information on PCOS is fragmentary and incomplete and there are not many recent extensive reviews of the topic." (Silvana Pannain, Doody's Review Service)