Pharmacologic treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Abstract:

:Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) most often seek treatment for reduction of hair growth and/or acne, restoration of menstrual cyclicity, and infertility. In addition, these patients are increasingly seeking advise and treatment for the metabolic abnormalities related to PCOS (e.g., insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes). In this review, we outline the pathophysiologic events underlying the cutaneous manifestations of androgen excess and provide a rationale for use of the various pharmacologic agents available for treatment. Options for the treatment of the reproductive abnormalities (menstrual dysfunction and interfility) are presented. Finally, the metabolic manifestations of PCOS are reviewed and their treatment is discussed.

journal_name

Semin Reprod Med

authors

Ehrmann DA,Rychlik D

doi

10.1055/s-2003-43305

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subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2003-08-01 00:00:00

pages

277-83

issue

3

eissn

1526-8004

issn

1526-4564

journal_volume

21

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