Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Farid - PCOS
£64.99
£64.99
Authors/editors: Nadir R Farid and Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis
ISBN: 978-0-387-09717-6
Page count: 282
Publisher: Springer Verlag
Publication year: 2009

Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a clinical reference work for primary care physicians, internists, general endocrinologists, obstetricians, gynecologists and students. PCOS is a common but often misdiagnosed disease. Many symptoms can be alleviated by early intervention and effective management. Prominent endocrinologists have contributed recent data current research on the pathogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of PCOS.

The variety of medical issues presenting in PCOS patients result in late referrals or inappropriate advice. This title will be a tool in understanding the metabolic and genetic basis of PCOS, while providing management strategies.

Table of contents:

Part I - The Syndrome

  1. Clinical manifestations of PCOS
  2. The menstrual cycle in PCOS
  3. The radiology of polycystic ovaries

Part II - Insulin resistance in PCOS

  1. Insulin resistance in PCOS
  2. Genetics of metabolic syndrome and genetic lipodystrophies
  3. The genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome
  4. Uterine origins and evolution in childhood

Part III - Consequences

  1. Hyperandrogenism in PCOS
  2. The risk of diabetes and metabolic syndromes in PCOS
  3. The risks of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in the polycystic ovary syndrome
  4. Pregnancy complications in PCOS
  5. Polycystic ovary syndrome, sleep apnea, and daytime sleepiness and fatigue
  6. Polycystic ovarian syndrome and gynaecological cancer
  7. PCOS, depression and Alzheimer's disease
  8. Psychological issues and their treatment

Part IV - Management

  1. Dietary management of PCOS
  2. Exercise in the treatment of PCOS
  3. Medical treatment
  4. Therapy of hirsutism
  5. Ovulation induction in PCOS
  6. The surgical management of polycystic ovarian syndrome
  7. When periods stop: long-term consequences of PCOS

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