CLINICAL FEATURES AND TREATMENT METHODS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME IN WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE
Keywords:
polycystic ovary syndrome,, hyperandrogenism, infertility, insulin resistance, hormonal therapy.Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age. It is characterized by menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic changes in the ovaries. This article reviews the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and modern treatment methods of PCOS.
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