Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

by Edited by Gabor T. Kovacs , Robert Norman

• ISBN13: 9780521848497
• ISBN10: 0521848490
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-03-05
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common reproductive health problems of women. Despite this, its effective treatment remains a significant challenge to the medical profession. This new edition of a highly successful and well-reviewed book is a thorough update on the syndrome, its aetiology, pathology, impact on infertility, and effective medical management. Every chapter has been extensively referenced and completely revised and updated. New chapters cover: hyperinsulinemic insulin resistance; new treatments including in-vitro maturation; paediatric origins, including the Barker Hypothesis; adrenocortal dysfunction; polycystic ovary syndrome in non-western societies; surgical treatment of obesity associated with polycystic ovaries, and treatment with vitamins and minerals. The book is a reference text for all clinicians with an interest in reproductive endocrinology, including gynaecologists, IVF specialists and obstetricians.

Table of Contents

List of contributors	p. vii
Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is an intergenerational problem	p. 1
Introduction and history of polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 4
Phenotype and genotype in polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 25
The pathology of the polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 42
Imaging polycystic ovaries	p. 48
Insulin sensitizers in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 65
Long-term health consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 81
Skin manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 102
Lifestyle factors in the etiology and management of polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 121
Ovulation induction for women with polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 140
Laparoscopic surgical treatment of infertility related to PCOS revisited	p. 159
In vitro fertilization and the patient with polycystic ovaries or polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 177
Role of hyperinsulinemic insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 204
Novel treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome, including in vitro maturation	p. 215
The pediatric origins of polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 233
Fetal programming of polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 262
Adrenocortical dysfunction in polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 288
Polycystic ovary syndrome in Asian women	p. 316
Obesity surgery and the polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 331
Nutritional aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome	p. 343
Index	p. 363
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