Changes in the diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents based on recommendations of scientific societies over the last decade

Introduction

he paper presents a systematic review of current guidelines from scientific societies regarding polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adolescents published over the past decade. Aim of the study: To summarize and compare recent international and national PCOS guidelines with emphasis on areas of consensus and divergence. Material and methods: A systematic review of guidelines published between 2015 and 2025 was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 statement. Ultimately, twelve documents containing adolescent-specific content were included.