The Classification of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Informed by the International Guideline 2018

doi:10.1017/9781108989831.005

Chapter 5 - The Classification of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Informed by the International Guideline 2018

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 May 2022

Rhonda Garad and

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Bart Fauser and

Gabor T. Kovacs: Affiliation:
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Bart Fauser: Affiliation:
University Medical Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
Richard S. Legro: Affiliation:
Penn State Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA

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The definition and classification of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been an important but controversial topic for many decades with significant implications for treatment and prognosis. The 2018 international guideline incorporates evidence-based evaluation of the condition together with clinical, consumer, academic and industry contributions to set up the most accepted approach to diagnosis, evaluation and treatment available internationally.

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polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)international guideline definition treatment ultrasound adolescence fertility classification

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108989831.005 [Opens in a new window]

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