The following are recent articles written by Dr. Donovan on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS):
Article 1: PCOS Diagnostic Criteria
The criteria for diagnosing PCOS are evolving over time. The 2003 Rotterdam criteria remain some of the most commonly used criteria for diagnosing PCOS.
Article 2: The Diagnosis of PCOS in Adolescents
The diagnosis of PCOS is slightly different in adolescents than adults. Ultrasound examinations are not part of the diagnostic work up of PCOS in most teenagers.
Article 3: Blood Tests for Evaluating PCOS: What should be done?
A proper work up is needed not only to diagnose PCOS but to exclude other disorders. The work up should involve a variety of blood tests ideally done inn the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
Article 4: Evaluating Thyroid Status in Women with PCOS
New data confirm that women with PCOS are at risk for autoimmune thyroid disease.
Article 5: Risk Factors for PCOS
A variety of factors are now recognized to be risk factors for the development of PCOS. Some of the risks starting at the time of conception, some start in utero and some risks become relevant in childhood or later.
Article 6: Resveratrol in the Treatment of PCOS
Resveratrol is a non prescription supplement that may have some benefit in PCOS.
Article 7: PCOS: What is the role of zinc and selenium?
Two studies from 2015 remind us that supplements—specifically zinc and selenium—may improve hormonal dysregulation and even hair growth in women with PCOS irrespective of baseline levels.
Article 8: Are Patients with PCOS at Increased Risk to Develop Alopecia Areata
A 2021 study from Taiwan compared 10 967 patients with PCOS to 43 868 matched controls who did not have PCOS. Individuals with PCOS were found to have a 3 fold increased risk of having a diagnosis of alopecia areata.
