Metabolic Aspects of PCOS

Treatment With Insulin Sensitizers
2015
ISBN: 978-3-319-16759-6
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 137 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 3763 g

This book on the metabolic aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) reviews the scientific evidence for the key etiological role of insulin resistance in the pathogenesis of PCOS. It also presents a new clinical and diagnostic approach and clearly explains the value of insulin-sensitizing agents, or “insulin sensitizers,” in reducing hyperandrogenism and improving fertility outcome. Detailed information is provided on the use of insulin sensitizers such as metformin and inositol and suitable therapeutic protocols are described. All too often, PCOS is treated by gynecologists only as an endocrine disorder, without recognition of the very important part that insulin plays in the syndrome. Practitioners will find this book to be a valuable source of information on PCOS as a metabolic syndrome and a comprehensive guide to achieving good treatment results.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stracquadanio, Mariagrazia

Ciotta, Lilliana

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Gynäkologie, Geburtshilfe
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Innere Medizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Etiopathogenesis.- Clinical Features.- Psychological implications of PCOS.- Diagnosis and Assessment.- PCOS Therapy.