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Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome
Fecha
2018Registro en:
Human Reproduction, Volumen 33, Issue 9, 2018, Pages 1602-1618
14602350
02681161
10.1093/humrep/dey256
Autor
Teede, Helena J.
Misso, Marie L.
Costello, Michael F.
Dokras, Anuja
Laven, Joop
Moran, Lisa
Piltonen, Terhi
Norman, Robert J.
Andersen, Marianne
Azziz, Ricardo
Balen, Adam
Baye, Estifanos
Boyle, Jacqueline
Brennan, Leah
Broekmans, Frank
Dabadghao, Preeti
Institución
Resumen
© 2018 Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. STUDY QUESTION: What is the recommended assessment and management of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), based on the best available evidence, clinical expertise and consumer preference? SUMMARY ANSWER: International evidence-based guidelines, including 166 recommendations and practice points, addressed prioritized questions to promote consistent, evidence-based care and improve the experience and health outcomes of women with PCOS. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Previous guidelines either lacked rigorous evidence-based processes, did not engage consumer and international multidisciplinary perspectives, or were outdated. Diagnosis of PCOS remains controversial, and assessment and management are inconsistent. The needs of women with PCOS are not being adequately met and evidence practice gaps persist. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION: International evidence-based guideline development engaged professional societies and consumer organizat