Clinical expression of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls

Charles Sultan; Françoise Paris

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.04.015

Clinical expression of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls

Fertil Steril. 2006 Jul:86 Suppl 1:S6. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.04.015.

Authors

Charles Sultan¹, Françoise Paris

Affiliation

¹ Pediatric Endocrinology-Gynecology Unit, Pediatric Service I, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, and Hormonology Service (Development and Reproduction) and Unit, Inserm U.540, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU Montpellier, France.

PMID: 16798287
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.04.015

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the major causes of adolescent hyperandrogenism and menstrual disorders. Because there is no universal definition for adolescent PCOS, we recommend four out of five criteria: clinical and biologic evidence of hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinism, oligo-/amenorrhea, and polycystic ovaries on ultrasonography.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Amenorrhea / etiology*
Female
Humans
Hyperandrogenism / etiology*
Hyperinsulinism / etiology*
Oligomenorrhea / etiology*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / diagnosis*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography