Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Insights into the Recent Trends

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a prevalent hormonal illness that affects women all over the world. Although the specific cause of PCOS is unknown, obesity, hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance have all been considered as important triggering factors. Menstrual irregularities, acne, hirsutism, a predisposition toward central obesity, and insulin resistance symptoms are all signs of PCOS. Reduced body weight, androgen-lowering drugs, insulin-lowering drugs, and surgical treatments are all used to address the clinical symptoms and consequences of PCOS. The aim of this chapter is to shed light on PCOS regarding its prevalence, etiological factors, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, methods of diagnosis, lines of management and prognosis in view of the recent trends.