Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 10-15% of women worldwide, depending on the population and the diagnostic criteria used. The diagnostic criteria include clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism, oligo/anovulation, and polycystic morphologic appearance of the ovaries. PCOS is associated with high risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and a wide spectrum of mental health disorders. Despite international recommendations, there is still lac...