Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Part I: Diagnostic Criteria and Epidemiology of PCOS.- Diagnostic Criteria and Epidemiology of PCOS.- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Diagnosis of Exclusion.- Part II: Pathophysiology of PCOS.- Recent Advances in the Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- Ovarian Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- The Role of the Adrenal Glands in the Hyperandrogenism Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.- The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis in PCOS.- Insulin Resistance and Lipotoxicity in PCOS: Causes and Consequences.- Obesity, Metabolic Dysfunction, and Inflammation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- Part III: Managing PCOS.- Role of Lifestyle and Diet in the Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.- Role of Insulin-Sensitizing Drugs in PCOS Management.- Role of Statins in PCOS Management.- Managing PCOS-Related Infertility: Ovulation Induction, In Vitro Fertilization, and In Vitro Maturation.- Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss.- Part IV: Unique Considerations in PCOS.- PCOS in Adolescence: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Management Considerations.- Considerations and Challenges for Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- Part V: Role of Surgery in PCOS Management.- Role of Surgery in the Management of PCOS: Rationale and Considerations for Bariatric Surgery.- Surgical Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Contemporary Viewpoint on Place of Ovarian Surgery in PCOS Management.- Part VI: Recognized Risks and Emerging Concepts.- Long-Term Morbidity: Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and Depression in PCOS.- Emerging Concepts: Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in the Pathogenesis of PCOS.