Main description:

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.

Contents:

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-Mullerian 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 Bulent 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.