polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/polycystic_ovary_syndrome_(PCOS)
GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
metabolic disorder
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:PCOS
gptkbp:affects gptkb:women
adolescents
ovaries
adult women
gptkbp:associatedWith insulin resistance
anovulation
gptkbp:cause gptkb:depression
anxiety
hypertension
high cholesterol
sleep apnea
gptkbp:characterizedBy irregular menstrual periods
polycystic ovaries
excess androgen levels
gptkbp:complication gptkb:endometrial_cancer
gptkb:type_2_diabetes
gptkb:metabolic_syndrome
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical evaluation
ultrasound
blood tests
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1935
gptkbp:hasGeneticComponent yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
gptkbp:ICD-10_code E28.2
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D011085
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Stein-Leventhal
gptkbp:notableContributor Irving F. Stein, Sr.
Michael L. Leventhal
gptkbp:OMIM 184700
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:Stein-Leventhal_syndrome
gptkbp:prevalence about 5-10% of women of reproductive age
gptkbp:riskFactor family history
obesity
gptkbp:symptom infertility
acne
weight gain
hirsutism
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:metformin
lifestyle changes
anti-androgens
oral contraceptives
fertility medications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Letrozole
gptkb:Laparoscopy_in_Gynaecology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7