The understanding of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has evolved from traditional
concepts of a mainly gynaecological condition associated with infertility, to current concepts
which include a metabolic component characterized by insulin resistance, a possible
genetic aetiology and potentially disturbing longer-term health risks. This review article
discusses these new developments and the implications for the clinical management of
women with PCOS. It is clear that the syndrome cannot be explained easily by a single …