hrp0089p1-p244 | Sex Differentiation, Gonads and Gynaecology or Sex Endocrinology P1 | ESPE2018
Gunn Harriet
, Agarwalla Vathsala
, Skinner Rachel
, Milne Bronwyn
, Mills Kevin
, Steinbeck Katharine
Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in adolescent and young adult females, affecting 420% of the population. PCOS is associated with metabolic dysfunction, pro-inflammatory processes and mood disorders. Despite this, it is poorly understood in younger adolescents, and diagnosis and management remain challenging.Objectives: To better understand the clinical phenotype of PCOS in adolescents. Subsequently...