The polycystic ovary syndrome is the commonest hyperandrogenic and dysmetabolic disorder in women that, by definition, may present with different phenotypes, including the classic forms and those with a milder presentation. Its diagnosis is mainly based on careful clinical judgment, although it may require additional investigation by blood testing or imaging techniques in the differential diagnosis of androgen excess. This article summarizes the most important aspects of the diagnostic procedure and suggests how to apply them in clinical practice.
A comprehensive approach in diagnosing the polycystic ovary syndrome / Pasquali, R; Gambineri, A.. - In: WOMEN'S HEALTH. - ISSN 1745-5057. - STAMPA. - 11:4(2015), pp. 501-512. [10.2217/whe.15.13]
A comprehensive approach in diagnosing the polycystic ovary syndrome
PASQUALI, RENATO;GAMBINERI, ALESSANDRA
2015
Abstract
The polycystic ovary syndrome is the commonest hyperandrogenic and dysmetabolic disorder in women that, by definition, may present with different phenotypes, including the classic forms and those with a milder presentation. Its diagnosis is mainly based on careful clinical judgment, although it may require additional investigation by blood testing or imaging techniques in the differential diagnosis of androgen excess. This article summarizes the most important aspects of the diagnostic procedure and suggests how to apply them in clinical practice.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
