ESPE Abstracts

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adolescence has a challenging diagnosis and therefore has raised intense discussions. Its prevalence in childbearing age women ranges from 5 to 10%. However, the prevalence in obese adolescents has not yet been reported. Besides, the relationship of PCOS with metabolic and cardiovascular disorders in this specific population has not been established.Objective and hypotheses: We aimed to assess the prevalenc...