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Review highlights changes in diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting links to cardiovascular disease and mood disorders.
The etiology of PCOS is complex, and clinical features are heterogeneous, involving metabolic, cardiovascular, dermatological, psychological, and reproductive changes. The diagnosis is applied using the evidence-based International Guidelines 2018, following the Rotterdam Criteria 2003. Evidence-based guidelines 2023 have additionally provided clear evidence of PCOS characteristics, which now include cardiovascular disease, with more solid information regarding the prevalence of sleep apnea and endometrial cancer. They have also included features such as the increased prevalence and severity of mood disorders as significant traits of this syndrome. Developing a lifestyle modification plan associated with individual needs is essential in managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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