A GP guide to polycystic ovary syndrome: part 1
Surprisingly, the first evidence-based international guidance on PCOS was only published in June last year. Here’s a rundown on what it says.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder associated with insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism.1
The condition leads to an increased lifetime risk of gestational diabetes, type 2 diabetes and endometrial cancer.2