Caring for women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Nurse Pract

Katherine Pereira is an associate professor at Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, N.C., and a family NP at the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. Kathryn Evans Kreider is an assistant professor at Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, N.C.; an NP at the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.; and a clinical research associate at the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.

Published: February 2017

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting reproductive-age women. PCOS causes hyperandrogenism and anovulation and increases the risk of multiple health conditions including infertility, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease. This article outlines current recommendations for diagnostic testing, treatment options, and holistic care of the woman with PCOS.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000480586.24537.64DOI Listing

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