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Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among adolescents depending on the adopted diagnostic criteria

  • By

  • Karolina Jakubowska-Kowal

  • Karolina Skrzyńska

  • Karolina Kowalczyk

  • Aneta Gawlik-Starzyk

  • April 16, 2026

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    The prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adolescents ranges from 46% to 59% based on different diagnostic criteria.

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    No significant differences in clinical or hormonal parameters were found among the three PCOS diagnostic groups.

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    Clinical hyperandrogenism was more prevalent than biochemical hyperandrogenism, affecting 88.1% to 91.5% of adolescents with PCOS.

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    Acne was observed in approximately 70% of girls with PCOS, compared to less than 40% in those without the syndrome.

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    The study highlights the need for standardized diagnostic approaches to improve early diagnosis and management of PCOS in adolescents.

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Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among adolescents depending on the adopted diagnostic criteria

  • by Karolina Jakubowska-Kowal, Karolina Skrzyńska, Karolina Kowalczyk, Aneta Gawlik-Starzyk

  • April 16, 2026

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