Endocrine Updates: Current Concepts on Pathogenesis and Clinical Care

Azziz, Ricardo

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a classic female infertility problem affecting an estimated 6-10% of all women and many of whom are unaware of the problem. PCOS is the single most common endrocrinologic abnormality that affects women. It is a disease that affects women from adolescence to menopause. Patients with PCOS are seen by a variety of specialists, including: reproductive, medical and pediatric endocrinologists; general internists, and dermatologists.

This book is an edited collection from diagnosis and epidemiology of PCOS to clinical evaluation. There are additional factors that complicate this disease, such as insulin levels and obesity. Women with PCOS are known to be at a high risk for type 2 diabetes.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2007-07-03

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780387692463

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-69248-7

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 134