Diagnostic features of polycystic ovary syndrome: A review

Abstract

Currently, the diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are focused on the stratification of subtypes by metabolic features. Depending on the identified subtype, treatment options are revised following the management goal: improvement of the hyperandrogenism symptoms, menstruation regulation, and fertility recovery. The PCOS diagnostic features, including ultrasound pattern, are essential for the diagnosis. Future studies should focus on the health effects of postmenopausal women with PCOS.