Overview of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome endocrinopathy: a narrative review

Abstract

Objective: Review in the scientific literature the aspects of a broad approach on the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Bibliography review: PCOS is a very common endocrinopathy in women, especially in reproductive age. Its clinical picture is characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction and infertility. In addition, it is associated with cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, systemic arterial hypertension, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Due to the extensive clinical variability, the diagnosis of PCOS can be difficult. Treatment is, in most cases, symptomatic and established according to the main clinical manifestations of the patient, the desire for contraception or pregnancy, and the presence of associated metabolic disorders. Final considerations: PCOS should be diagnosed and preferably treated by an obstetrician gynecologist in order to reduce the risk of complications associated with the disease and improve the quality of life of the affected patient.