Defining the role of bariatric surgery in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients

• Published in: World journal of diabetes Vol. 3; no. 4; pp. 71 - 79
• Main Authors: Malik, Shaveta M, Traub, Michael L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Baishideng Publishing Group Co., Limited 15.04.2012
• Subjects: Bariatric; Infertility; Metabolic; Obesity; ovarian; Polycystic; Pregnancy; Review; surgery; syn-drome; syndrome; Pregnancy; Polycystic ovarian syndrome; Obesity; Metabolic syndrome; Infertility; Bariatric surgery

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women.To meet PCOS criteria,women must have a combination of hyperandrogenism,anovulation and ultrasound findings.Almost 10% of all reproductive age women worldwide show signs of PCOS.Although women often seek care for gynec...