POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

University of Kansas School of Medicine; Ascension Via Christi Family Medicine Residency Program

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrinopathy among women of reproductive age, characterized by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors leading to insulin resistance. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, relying on the Rotterdam criteria, which include symptoms such as hyperandrogenism and oligoanovulation. Management varies based on the patient's reproductive goals, with lifestyle modifications and medications like oral contraceptives and letrozole being central to treatment strategies.