| Autor: |
Nicolaides NC; Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, 'Aghia Sophia' Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece; Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Center of Clinical, Experimental Surgery and Translational Research, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece; University Research Institute of Maternal and Child Health and Precision Medicine, and UNESCO Chair on Adolescent Health Care, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 'Aghia Sophia' Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece. nicosskordis@paedi.org.cy., Matheou A; Manchester Medical School, University of Manchester, UK. nicosskordis@paedi.org.cy., Vlachou F; Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, UK. nicosskordis@paedi.org.cy., Neocleous V; Department of Molecular Genetics, Function and Therapy, The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, Nicosia, Cyprus. nicosskordis@paedi.org.cy., Skordis N; Department of Molecular Genetics, Function and Therapy, The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, Nicosia, Cyprus; School of Medicine, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus; Division of Paediatric Endocrinology, Paedi Center for Specialized Pediatrics, Nicosia, Cyprus. nicosskordis@paedi.org.cy. |
| Abstrakt: |
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrinologic condition diagnosed in women of childbearing age. It is primarily associated with androgen excess and ovarian dysfunction, which contribute to menstrual irregularity, oligo-anovulation, infertility, hirsutism and acne. It is associated with several systemic conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, obesity and neuropsychological disorders. The exact pathophysiology and clinical features are highly variable and, thus, there is still controversy in defining the diagnostic criteria. In this review, we outline the main diagnostic criteria, discuss the mechanisms involved in the complex pathogenesis, and present the associated clinical manifestations and therapeutic management of the syndrome in adolescents. |
