Definition and significance of polycystic ovarian morphology: a task force report from the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society

Dewailly, Didier; E. Lujan, Marla; Carmina, Enrico; I. Cedars, Marcelle; S.E. Laven, Joop; J. Norman, Robert; F. Escobar‐Morreale, Héctor

doi:10.1093/humupd/dmt061

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Definition and significance of polycystic ovarian morphology: a task force report from the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society

Published in Human Reproduction Update • Dec 16, 2013

Authors:

Didier Dewailly

Marla E. Lujan

Enrico Carmina

Abstract

BACKGROUND The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) relies on clinical, biological and morphological criteria. With the advent of ultrasonography, follicle excess has become the main aspect of polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM). Since 2003, most investigators have used a threshold of 12 f...

Subject

Polycystic ovary

Ovary

Ultrasonography

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