| Description |
x, 134 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Endocrine updates ; 27 |
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Endocrine updates ; 27
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| Contents |
1. Definition, Diagnosis, and Epidemiology of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome -- 2. Clinical Evaluation of PCOS -- 3. Genetics of PCOS -- 4. Insulin Action in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: In Vivo and In Vitro -- 5. Ovarian Steroidogenic Abnormalities in PCOS -- 6. Role of Obesity and Adiposity in PCOS -- 7. Strategies for Ovulation Induction in the Management of Anovulatory Polycystic Ovary Syndrome -- 8. Long-Term Morbidity of PCOS |
| Summary |
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a classic female infertility problem affecting an estimated 6-10% of all women and many of whom are unaware of the problem. PCOS is the single most common endrocrinologic abnormality that affects women. It is a disease that affects women from adolescence to menopause. Patients with PCOS are seen by a variety of specialists, including: reproductive, medical and pediatric endocrinologists; general internists, and dermatologists. This book is an edited collection from diagnosis and epidemiology of PCOS to clinical evaluation |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Ovaries -- Diseases.
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| Author |
Azziz, Ricardo.
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| ISBN |
9780387692463 hardback |
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0387692460 hardback |
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9780387692487 ebook |
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