Polycystic ovary syndrome: An update.
Journal
Nursing
ISSN: 1538-8689
Titre abrégé: Nursing
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 7600137
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Aug 2019
Aug 2019
Historique:
pubmed:
4
7
2019
medline:
30
7
2019
entrez:
4
7
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder. Patients may present with a combination of hyperandrogenism symptoms, menstrual irregularities, metabolic syndrome, infertility, acne, and obesity. PCOS diagnosis is based on three diagnostic guidelines. Treatment options include oral contraceptive pills, antiandrogens, and metformin.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31268952
doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000569748.65796.d1
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng