Do Different Diagnostic Criteria Impact Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnosis for Adolescents?

AKGÜL S., Duzceker Y., KANBUR N., DERMAN O.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY, vol.31, no.3, pp.258-262, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpag.2017.12.002
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.258-262
  • Keywords: Adolescents, Diagnostic criteria, Polycystic ovary syndrome, IMPAIRED GLUCOSE-TOLERANCE, METABOLIC SYNDROME, SYNDROME PCOS, GIRLS, RISK, HYPERANDROGENISM, CHALLENGES, MANAGEMENT, GUIDELINE, CONSENSUS
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Study Objective: Although early diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adolescents might allow for earlier treatment and prevention of chronic disorders, incorrect or premature diagnosis carries risks of unnecessary treatment and psychological distress. There is no consensus concerning which diagnostic criteria to use for adolescents and current criteria vary. The objective of this study was to determine whether using different diagnostic criteria will affect PCOS diagnosis in adolescents.