[Multimorbidity in endocrinological diseases: Clinical implications of PCOS].

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinological disorders in women of reproductive age. It affects up to 15% of this population worldwide and is characterized by a complex hormonal, metabolic and reproductive dysfunction. In this article, the multimorbidity of PCOS is reviewed, with a particular focus on the clinical implications and management of this complex disorder.