[Metabolic and Reproductive Consequences of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)]

Wien Med Wochenschr. 2016 Mar;166(3-4):139-42. doi: 10.1007/s10354-016-0439-0.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome represents the most common endocrine disease of women of reproductive age. Symptoms include metabolic, gynecologic and cosmetic features. Genetic factors seem to contribute to the disease, affecting not only women but also male relatives of patients with similar symptoms. Besides, lifestyle factors play a central role impacting clinical PCOS appearance. Following we present an overview of the syndrome, its epidemiology, metabolic and gynecological aspects, gender and genetic factors and its therapy.

Keywords: Metabolism; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; Reproductive Medicine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Body Image
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Energy Metabolism / genetics
  • Energy Metabolism / physiology*
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Obesity / epidemiology*
  • Obesity / genetics
  • Obesity / physiopathology*
  • Obesity / therapy
  • Overweight / epidemiology*
  • Overweight / genetics
  • Overweight / physiopathology*
  • Overweight / therapy
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / epidemiology*
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / genetics
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / epidemiology
  • Pregnancy Complications / genetics
  • Pregnancy Complications / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult