Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Joslyn Kirby

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-8344-1_21

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Joslyn Kirby

Department of Dermatology

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was first described in 1935 by Stein and Leventhal [1]. They described several women with amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, and polycystic ovaries. Today, PCOS is one of the most common endocrine diseases in women. It is also one of the most common causes of infertility and menstrual irregularity. Acne is common in women with PCOS and may be the initial reason women with occult PCOS seek medical attention. Inquiring about menstrual irregularity and/or hirsutism in women with acne may facilitate referral to a gynecologist or endocrinologist for early intervention on fertility issues and medical comorbidities.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Acneiform Eruptions in Dermatology
Subtitle of host publication	A Differential Diagnosis
Publisher	Springer New York
Pages	149-154
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781461483441
ISBN (Print)	9781461483434
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8344-1_21
State	Published - Jan 1 2014

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