1II Year B. Pharmacy, Nizam Institute of Pharmacy, Deshmukhi (V), Pochampally (M), Behind Mount Opera, Yadadri (Dist)-508284, Telangana, India
2II Year, D. Pharmacy, kamala Nehru Polytechnic for Women, Exhibition Ground, Nampally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
3III year, Pharm. D., Nizam Institute of Pharmacy, Deshmukhi (V), Pochampally (M), Behind Mount Opera, Yadadri (Dist)-508284, Telangana, India
4Asst. Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, Nizam Institute of Pharmacy, Deshmukhi (V), Pochampally (M), Behind Mount Opera, Yadadri (Dist)-508284, Telangana, India
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women at reproductive age associated with reproductive and metabolic dysfunction. With prevalence ranging from 2.2% to 26% among the age group 18 to 45 years. It is characterized by oligo/anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. Women with PCOS have higher rates of endometrial cancer, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and type-2 diabetes mellitus. The proposed Diagnostic Tools for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as per Androgen Excess Society (AES) Criteria (2006) are Hyperandrogenism, Oligo-ovulation/anovulation, Polycystic ovaries, Exclusion of other related disorders. Treatment could be either pharmacological includes insulin therapy, anti androgens, or nonpharmacological includes diet control, weight loss, and exercise. The present review provides the readers knowledge about the polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Polycystic ovary, androgen, anovulation, infertility, LH, FSH
