Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Part I. PCOS Epidemiology and Diagnosis

1. Diagnostic Criteria and Epidemiology of PCOS
Heather R. Burks, Robert A. Wild

2. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Diagnosis of Exclusion
Jennifer Wolf, Courtney L. Barnes, Mira Aubuchon

Part II. Pathophysiology of PCOS

3. Recent Advances in the Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Michelle R. Jones, Ning Xu, Mark O. Goodarzi

4. Ovarian Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Helen D. Mason, Nafi Dilaver, Suman Rice

5. The Role of the Adrenal Glands in the Hyperandrogenism Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Ruth Freeman

6. The Hypothalamic–Pituitary Axis in PCOS
Sabrina Gill, Janet E. Hall

7. Insulin Resistance and Lipotoxicity in PCOS: Causes and Consequences
Sylvain Bellanger, Marie-Claude Battista, Jean-Patrice Baillargeon

8. Obesity, Metabolic Dysfunction, and Inflammation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Mira Aubuchon, Jennifer A. Bickhaus, Frank González

Part III. Managing PCOS

9. Role of Lifestyle and Diet in the Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Amy Krystock

10. Role of Insulin-Sensitizing Drugs in PCOS Management
Johnny T. Awwad, Ghina Ghazeeri

11. Role of Statins in PCOS Management
Israel Ortega, Antoni J. Duleba

12. Managing PCOS-Related Infertility: Ovulation Induction, In Vitro Fertilization, and In Vitro Maturation
Saioa Torrealday, Pasquale Patrizio

13. Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Beth McAvey, Harry Lieman

Part IV. Unique Considerations in PCOS

14. PCOS in Adolescence: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Management Considerations
Tania S. Burgert

15. Considerations and Challenges for Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Christina Shih-chi Han, Erika F. Werner

Part V. Role of Surgery in PCOS Management

16. Role of Surgery in the Management of PCOS: Rationale and Considerations for Bariatric Surgery
Héctor F. Escobar-Morreale

17. Surgical Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Contemporary Viewpoint on Place of Ovarian Surgery in PCOS Management
Phoebe H. Leonard, Jani R. Jensen, Gaurang S. Daftary

Part VI. Recognized Risks and Emerging Concepts

18. Long-Term Morbidity: Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and Depression in PCOS
Lauren W. Milman, Anuja Dokras

19. Emerging Concepts: Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in the Pathogenesis of PCOS
Sanam Lathief, Lubna Pal

Nyckelord: Medicine & Public Health, Reproductive Medicine, Gynecology, Endocrinology