‘Updated’ and ‘Reiterated’ Views in Diagnosis According To Recently Published Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an important public health problem that can have a high prevalence as 10-13%. This syndrome has a heterogeneous nature and may present either with reproductive or metabolic problems in different women. The treatment modalities therefore may differ among patients and also for distinct specialties. However, the ideal approach should consist of standardized diagnostic criteria and the therapeutic applications should consider individual disparities. ‘International evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome’ has been recently published. This guideline includes views of various groups and societies, and defines PCOS more objectively and exhaustively. This consensus guideline states some new perspectives along with reiterating several other facts. PCOS is a multisystem disease consisting of reproductive (irregular menstrual cycles, hirsutism, infertility, pregnancy complications, etc.), metabolic (insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, etc.), and psychological (anxiety, depression, body dysmorphic disorder, sexual function problems, eating disorders, etc.) aspects. Individual disparities result in different diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. With respect to the heterogeneous nature of the syndrome, this new consensus guideline that brings new and more objective definitions along with practical recommendations, has an important value to further improving evaluation and management standards of the syndrome. © 2019, Pamukkale University. All rights reserved.