Format: Hardback
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9781836353348
Pub Date: November 2025
Imprint: IntechOpen
Price:
£119.00
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Description:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common yet complex endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age, impacting not only fertility, but also metabolism, hormonal balance, and long-term health. Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options offers a clear, evidence-based, and multidimensional exploration of this condition.This comprehensive volume brings together the latest scientific discoveries and clinical insights to help readers understand the biological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of PCOS. Section 1 introduces PCOS from a holistic perspective, outlining its pathophysiology and systemic impact. Section 2 delves into the diverse manifestations of PCOS, from ovulatory dysfunction and menstrual irregularities to metabolic disturbances, insulin resistance, and urological complications that are often overlooked in clinical practice. Section 3 explores state-of-the-art diagnostic approaches, including advances in artificial intelligence, genetic risk profiling, imaging technologies, and biochemical evaluation. Section 4 highlights both conventional and emerging treatment strategies, spanning lifestyle interventions, pharmacologic therapies, bariatric surgery, and novel agents such as myoinositol and lycopene.Whether you are a clinician, researcher, medical student, or a woman seeking to better understand her health, this book provides the essential knowledge needed to navigate PCOS with confidence. It bridges the gap between scientific research and patient-centered care, empowering readers to recognize, diagnose, and manage PCOS more effectively in the modern era of personalized medicine.