In women, the definition of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has become broad and
includes several possible phenotypes. Because several features of PCOS may be in evolution
in adolescents, we suggest that only firm criteria should be used to make a diagnosis
of PCOS during adolescence. Hyperandrogenism, oligomenorrhea, and ovarian morphology
change during adolescence and are discussed individually. Adolescents with incomplete
criteria for a firm diagnosis of PCOS should be followed up carefully and may be diagnosed
at a later time.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: May 04, 2010
Accepted:
March 5,
2010
Received in revised form:
February 16,
2010
Received:
January 22,
2010
Footnotes
Cite this article as: Carmina E, Oberfield SE, Lobo RA. The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2010;203:201.e1-5.
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