J Korean Diabetes.  2015 Sep;16(3):189-193. 10.4093/jkd.2015.16.3.189.

Epidemiology and Diagnostic Criteria of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

• Lee H
• Sung YA

• KMID: 2149288
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2015.16.3.189

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by oligomenorrhea, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. The prevalence of PCOS varies between 6% and 10% depending on the diagnostic criteria and the ethnicity. Diagnosis of PCOS relies on a combination of clinical, biological and ultrasound criteria that are used worldwide in different variations. Few studies have extensively examined reproductive and metabolic characteristics and hyperandrogenism in Korean women. Despite the paucity of these studies, they are critical for ascertaining PCOS diagnostic criteria for this population. This review addresses the epidemiology and diagnostic criteria of PCOS specifically for Korean women.

Keyword

Diagnosis; Epidemiology; Polycystic ovary syndrome

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Epidemiology*
Female
Humans
Hyperandrogenism
Oligomenorrhea
Ovary
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome*
Prevalence
Ultrasonography

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