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International evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome[53]

Published by:Monash University on behalf of the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Women’s Health in Reproductive Life, in partnership with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Endocrine Society, European Society of Endocrinology, and European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, and in collaboration with professional societies and consumer advocacy groups internationally

Last published:2023

Practice bulletin: polycystic ovary syndrome[185]

Published by:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Last published:2018 (reaffirmed 2022)

Ovulation induction in polycystic ovary syndrome[92]

Published by:Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Last published:2018

Evaluation and treatment of hirsutism in premenopausal women[78]

Published by:The Endocrine Society

Last published:2018

Clinical review: guide to the best practices in the evaluation and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome - part 2[80]

Published by:American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists; American College of Endocrinology; Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Disease State

Last published:2015

Clinical review: guide to the best practices in the evaluation and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome - part 1[79]

Published by:American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists; American College of Endocrinology; Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Disease State

Last published:2015

The polycystic ovary syndrome[187]

Published by:European Society of Endocrinology

Last published:2014

Assessment of cardiovascular risk and prevention of cardiovascular disease in women with the polycystic ovary syndrome[57]

Published by:Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society

Last published:2010

Treatment of obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome[186]

Published by:Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society

Last published:2009

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