Decoding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

DescriptionThis book Decoding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is divided into 5 sections comprising 20 chapters. The sections deal with the basics, diagnosis, areas of concern, and management of the PCOS. The chapters have been written by expert gynecologists, sonologists, laparoscopic surgeons, and fertility experts, who have contributed to various aspects of the spectrum. In addition, a section is dedicated to the important issue of PCOS and fertility. The text is accompanied by tables, boxes, and key points, that make the content reader-friendly.This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) for clinicians.Presented in a step by step format, the text begins with an overview of the condition, followed by imaging and diagnosis. The next section covers the effects of PCOS on fertility and management techniques such as ovulation induction and assisted reproductive techniques (ART).The final sections discuss areas for concern and management including weight related effects of PCOS, psychological effects, PCOS in adolescents, implications of PCOS for pregnancy, and medicolegal aspects.The book is full of ‘hot topics’ such as recent advances in PCOS and ART in PCOS, and is further enhanced by clinical images and tables.Key FeaturesThis is a comprehensive book about the common condition of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), affecting a vast majority of women.There have been a lot of changes in the understanding of etiology, manifestation and management of PCOS over the years.This book tries to capture all the aspects in exhaustive detail.The chapters have been penned by experts, who have shared their knowledge and experience.The information flows from basic to specific and is organized into sections, which makes it a pleasant reading.The text is supported with the scientific evidences, references, illustrations, diagrams, tables and boxes, to simplify and enhance clarity.It is very useful book for the postgraduates, and will serve as a reference for the practitioners, enabling them to understand the complex condition and, in turn, treat the patients in a more holistic fashion.Table of ContentsSection 1: BASICSPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)-The Mounting SyndromeEtiology of Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeSection 2: DIAGNOSESDiagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeUltrasound in Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeSection 3: POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME AND FERTILITYInfertility in Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeOvulation Inductions in Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeAssisted Reproductive Technology in Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeComplications in Assisted Reproductive TechniqueEmbryology in Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeSection 4: AREAS OF CONCERNPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Lean and Obese WomenPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome in AdolescentsImplications of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on PregnancyPsychological and Cognitive Problems in Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeLong-term Sequel of Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeMedicolegal Aspects of Polycystic Ovarian DiseaseSection 5: MANAGEMENTLifestyle Modifications in Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeDrilling the Ovaries: What is the Latest Evidence?HirsutismAdjuvants in Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeRecent Advances in Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeIndex