Increased odds of disordered eating in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: We aimed to identify the risk of eating disorders (ED) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared to controls.

Methods: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that included women with well-defined PCOS and controls and used validated ED screening/diagnostic tools to measure mean ED score, prevalence of abnormal ED scores, and/or prevalence of specific ED diagnoses such as bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.

Results: Eight studies, including 470 women with PCOS and 390 controls, met inclusion criteria for the systematic review.

Gaps in knowledge among physicians regarding diagnostic criteria and management of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Objective: To identify gaps in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) knowledge and practice patterns among physicians in North America in response to significant dissatisfaction identified among women with PCOS regarding their diagnosis and treatment experience.

Design: Online survey conducted via American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology of gynecologists (ObGyn) and American Society of Reproductive Medicine of reproductive endocrinologists (REI-ObGyn) in 2015-16.

Setting: Not applicable.

Increased risk of disordered eating in polycystic ovary syndrome.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the effects of EDs on health-related quality of life.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: University practice.