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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  6, Issue 4, July - August 2018, Pages 422-426
 

Review Article

Management of PCOS in Adolescent Girls

Alka Patil1, Amol Koranne2, Rahul V. Patil3, Shweta Shinde4

1Professor & Head 2Assistant Professor 3,4Junior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra 424002, India

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.6418.15

Abstract

PCOS is heterogenous condition with complex pathophysiology. It is one of the commonest endocrine metabolic disorder affecting 6- 10% of women in their reproductive age. PCOS in adolescent girl is a complex condition with psychological, reproductive and metabolic manifestations. Early detection of PCOS in adolescence can prevent many early and late complications. No “Magic bullet”  exists, combination of therapies may be required. The basic treatment of PCOS consist of calorie restriction, exercise, insulin sensitizing agents combined oral contraceptive pill, antiandrogens according to clinical presentation. Management of PCOS in adolescent girls pose challenge to clinician.

Keywords: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; Hyperandrogenism; Menstrual Irregularities; Metformin; Metabolic Syndrome.


Corresponding Author : Rahul V. Patil, Junior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra 424002, India.