Stephen Franks

Sean Kehoe

Adam Balen

Roy Homburg

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disturbance, affecting 10–15% of women in the UK. The definition of PCOS has been much debated, while its pathophysiology appears to be multifactorial and is still being actively researched. There is no doubt that PCOS has a significant effect on quality of life and psychological morbidity and, as many specialists are involved in its management, a multidisciplinary approach is required. The 59th RCOG Study Group brought together a range of experts who treat women with PCOS. This book presents the findings of the Study Group, including: • a definition of PCOS • the accuracy of diagnostic interventions • the particular challenges of adolescent diagnosis and management • the correlation to ethnicity • current approaches to therapy • the potential individualisation of therapy • the role of the alternative therapies used to manage some aspects of PCOS.

Current Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Adam H. Balen

Robert F. Casper

"Appearing in what I hope is the wake of the worst pandemic this world has seen in over 100 years, there has never been a more timely appearance of a book that provides the full range of evidence for and against most of the major issues that reproductive medicine specialists face. During this pandemic, we have seen scientific and open debate about how to solve this medical crisis being subjected to political expediency. Dissent by scientists at times has been crushed by autocratic leaders, with honest and open debate the exception and not the rule. We cannot accept the same approach to the many unsolved issues of reproductive medicine. This book has been written by leaders in the field, leaders who I am sure are greatly respected by their patients, in their departments, in their countries and throughout the world, leaders who have strong opinions on how to approach these issues. But on every issue in this book there is a leader who argues for and a leader who argues against. Dear reader, it is up to you to decide who, if either, you will follow"--

Roy Homburg

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