Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Covers the aetiology, pathology, effective management and the impact on fertility of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Gabor T. Kovacs (Edited by), Bart Fauser (Edited by), Richard S. Legro (Edited by)

9781108839334, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 2 June 2022

212 pages
26 x 18.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.59 kg

'This is an excellent resource for the intended audience. The material is clear, concise, and well written, yet provides more details, figures, and tables than is typically present in women's health books. Much has changed since the second edition of this book and the third edition is highly recommended.' Kevin H. Brown, Doody's Reviews

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common reproductive health problems of women, causing irregular periods and potential infertility amongst other challenging symptoms. Effective treatment remains a significant challenge and is largely achieved through hormonal medication and lifestyle changes. This third edition covers the aetiology, pathology, impact on fertility and effective medical and surgical management. The content has been thoroughly revised in line with updated guidelines and research developments in the field. A new chapter on the patient's perspective has been included, bringing valuable insight into the lived experience of the condition. Mood disorders and the psychological aspects of PCOS are also covered for the first time. This is a key reference for all clinicians involved in the care of patients with PCOS, including gynaecologists, IVF specialists and reproductive endocrinologists.

1. Introduction and history of polycycstic ovary syndrome Gab Kovacs
2. Polycystic ovary syndrome: from henotype to genotype Joop Laven and Yvonne V. Louwers
3. Epidemiology of polycystic ovary syndrome Larisa Suturina
4. Ovarian ultrasonography in polycystic ovary syndrome Heidi Vanden Brink and Marla E. Lujan
5. Classification of polycystic ovary syndrome informed by the International Guideline 2018 Robert J. Norman, Rhonda Garad and Helena Teede
6. Relevance of anti-Müllerian hormone in polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis and management Martina Capuzzo and Antonio La Marca
7. Origins of polycystic ovary syndrome in utero Roy Homburg and Claudia J. Raperport
8. Adrenal and polycystic ovary syndrome Ozlem Celik and Bülent Okan Yildiz
9. Polycystic ovary syndrome and environmental toxins Eleni A Kandaraki and Olga Papalou
10. Lifestyle in polycystic ovary syndrome Rhonda Garad, Siew Lim and Lisa J.Moran
11. Ovulation induction in polycystic ovary syndrome Evert J.P. van Santbrink
12. Ovarian surgery for ovulation induction Gab Kovacs
13. IVF/ART in polycystic ovary syndrome Susie Jacob and Adam H. Balen
14. Pregnancy complications and children outcomes in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome Femi Janse and Bart C. J. M. Fauser
15. The role of in-vitro maturation in polycystic ovary syndrome Roger Hart and Melanie Walls
16. Treatment of obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome Harry Frydenberg
17. Mood disorders in polycystic ovary syndrome Anuja Dokras
18. The long-term health consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome Lisa Owens and Stephen Franks
19. Polycystic ovary syndrome: the patient's perspective Sabra Lane.

Subject Areas: Gynaecology & obstetrics [MJT]