Polycystic Ovary Syndrome [recurso electrónico] Current and Emerging Concepts

Presenting an overview of the current understanding of the pathophysiology of PCOS and a paradigm for the clinical evaluation and management of the disorder, __Polycystic Ovary Syndrome__ is written in an easy to digest, concise format that, with bulleted key points introducing each chapter, is suitable for the trainee and the busy clinician. The breadth and depth of coverage of today’s queries and controversies will be of particular interest to the specialist and researcher. An international group of leading experts addresses the varied etiologies of PCOS, comprehensively covering the contemporary treatment approaches and long-term implications of PCOS, a common yet poorly understood disorder. Chapters on treatment will be of particular relevance to the clinician and the trainee as they cover conventional therapies, lifestyle, and diet, as well as address emerging strategies such as the use of statins and surgery in PCOS management. Spanning the breadth of clinical presentations and morbidities related to the diagnosis of PCOS, __Polycystic Ovary Syndrome__ is an exceptional resource for primary care providers, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, and others involved in the care of these patients, and provides the essential tools to aid clinicians in initiating a timely diagnostic workup and appropriate interventions to address both the immediate and long-term sequelae related to PCOS. Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Diagnostic Criteria and Epidemiology of PCOS....Pages 3-10 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Diagnosis of Exclusion....Pages 11-26 Front Matter....Pages 27-27 Recent Advances in the Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome....Pages 29-52 Ovarian Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome....Pages 53-70 The Role of the Adrenal Glands in the Hyperandrogenism Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome....Pages 71-80 The Hypothalamic–Pituitary Axis in PCOS....Pages 81-93 Insulin Resistance and Lipotoxicity in PCOS: Causes and Consequences....Pages 95-115 Obesity, Metabolic Dysfunction, and Inflammation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome....Pages 117-144 Front Matter....Pages 145-145 Role of Lifestyle and Diet in the Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome....Pages 147-164 Role of Insulin-Sensitizing Drugs in PCOS Management....Pages 165-180 Role of Statins in PCOS Management....Pages 181-203 Managing PCOS-Related Infertility: Ovulation Induction, In Vitro Fertilization, and In Vitro Maturation....Pages 205-221 Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss....Pages 223-242 Front Matter....Pages 243-243 PCOS in Adolescence: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Management Considerations....Pages 245-264 Considerations and Challenges for Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome....Pages 265-274 Front Matter....Pages 275-275 Role of Surgery in the Management of PCOS: Rationale and Considerations for Bariatric Surgery....Pages 277-288 Surgical Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Contemporary Viewpoint on Place of Ovarian Surgery in PCOS Management....Pages 289-299 Front Matter....Pages 301-301 Long-Term Morbidity: Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and Depression in PCOS....Pages 303-316 Emerging Concepts: Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in the Pathogenesis of PCOS....Pages 317-331 Back Matter....Pages 333-340 Presenting an overview of the current understanding of the pathophysiology of PCOS and a paradigm for the clinical evaluation and management of the disorder, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is written in an easy to digest, concise format that, with bulleted key points introducing each chapter, is suitable for the trainee and the busy clinician. The breadth and depth of coverage of todaya €TMs queries and controversies will be of particular interest to the specialist and researcher. An international group of leading experts addresses the varied etiologies of PCOS, comprehensively covering the contempor