Endocrine Abstracts

: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age. It’s a heterogeneous functional disorder of unclear etiology. The features of PCOS are disorders of ovulation, androgen excess, polycystic ovaries; it’s associated with presence of associated risk factors for cardiovascular disease (obesity, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia). The diagnosis of PCOS is made using the Rotterdam 2003 criteria. 23yo female patie...