Main description:

This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) for clinicians.

Presented in a step by step format, the text begins with an overview of the condition, followed by imaging and diagnosis. The next section covers the effects of PCOS on fertility and management techniques such as ovulation induction and assisted reproductive techniques (ART).

The final sections discuss areas for concern and management including weight related effects of PCOS, psychological effects, PCOS in adolescents, implications of PCOS for pregnancy, and medicolegal aspects.

The book is full of 'hot topics' such as recent advances in PCOS and ART in PCOS, and is further enhanced by clinical images and tables.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
In depth coverage of PCOS and infertility
Discusses associated issues including weight, psychological effects, and medicolegal factors
Full of 'hot topics' such as recent advances and ART in PCOS

Contents:

Section 1: BASICS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)-The Mounting Syndrome
Etiology of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Section 2: DIAGNOSES

Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Ultrasound in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Section 3: POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME AND FERTILITY

Infertility in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Ovulation Inductions in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Assisted Reproductive Technology in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Complications in Assisted Reproductive Technique
Embryology in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Section 4: AREAS OF CONCERN

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Lean and Obese Women
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescents
Implications of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on Pregnancy
Psychological and Cognitive Problems in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Long-term Sequel of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Medicolegal Aspects of Polycystic Ovarian Disease

Section 5: MANAGEMENT

Lifestyle Modifications in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Drilling the Ovaries: What is the Latest Evidence?
Hirsutism
Adjuvants in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Recent Advances in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Index