Impact of ethnicity on the presentation of hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovarian syndrome: A review

Annabel SL Chong; Hoi Lim Cheang; Valliammai Jayanthi T Arasoo; Nisha Angela Dominic

Impact of ethnicity on the presentation of hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovarian syndrome: A review

Annabel SL Chong
, Hoi Lim Cheang
, Valliammai Jayanthi T Arasoo
, Nisha Angela Dominic

Malaysia Jeffrey Cheah Sch of Med & HS

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Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy affecting women of reproductive age. Diagnosis of PCOS is widely based on the 2003 Rotterdam criteria: Oligo-anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. However, clinical hyperandrogenism which is commonly used as a diagnostic criterion for PCOS is not particularly prevalent amongst certain ethnic groups. This review article explores the diverse manifestation of hyperandrogenism in different ethnicities and the difficulties of accurately diagnosing PCOS, with a focus on Malaysian patients.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	125-140
Number of pages	16
Journal	Pan Asian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume	3
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - Sept 2020

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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PCOS
Hyperandrogenism

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Impact of ethnicity on the presentation of hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovarian syndrome: A review

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