Evidence-Based Management of Infertility in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Catherine M Bergh; Monica Moore; Carolyn Gundell

doi:10.1016/j.jogn.2015.10.001

Evidence-Based Management of Infertility in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2016 Jan-Feb;45(1):111-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jogn.2015.10.001. Epub 2015 Dec 1.

Authors

Catherine M Bergh, Monica Moore, Carolyn Gundell

PMID: 26815805
DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2015.10.001

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a polygenic disorder with a variable phenotype that commonly affects women of reproductive age. It can significantly affect a woman's ability to conceive and her quality of life. Effective treatment includes a multidisciplinary team approach that addresses the physiological and psychosocial manifestations of the disorder. Nurses have an important role in promoting early detection, education, and identification of services and resources to improve a woman's fertility and lifelong health.

Keywords: PCOS; PCOS and diet; PCOS and pregnancy; anovulatory; hirsutism; hyperandrogenism; infertility; insulin resistance; metabolic syndrome; reproductive education.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Disease Management
Evidence-Based Practice
Female
Health Behavior
Humans
Infertility, Female* / etiology
Infertility, Female* / psychology
Infertility, Female* / therapy
Nurse's Role*
Patient Care Team / organization & administration*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome* / complications
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome* / diagnosis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome* / metabolism
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome* / physiopathology
Quality of Life*