Comparison of PCOS phenotypes in adolescent and young adult Mediterranean women with possible PCOS.

Franca FruzzettiF BaldariG PallaT FidecicchiE Carmina

Published in: Journal of endocrinological investigation (2020)

In this cohort of adolescent and young adult women with PCOS, the progression of age does not change the prevalence and the features of main PCOS phenotypes. It suggests that the Rotterdam criteria might be used also in adolescents, at least in those with 2 or more years of gynecological age, for the diagnosis of PCOS.

Keyphrases

young adults
polycystic ovary syndrome
childhood cancer
insulin resistance
mental health
risk factors
physical activity