Polycystic ovary syndrome and epilepsy—a gynaecological perspective

نویسنده

  • DAVID W POLSON
چکیده

The prevalence of polycystic ovaries (PCO) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the general population is approximately 20 and 10%, respectively, and published studies suggest a similar prevalence in women with epilepsy. These data do not suggest that epilepsy is associated with a higher prevalence of the condition, and it would appear that the background prevalence of PCO and PCOS is the same as in the general population.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Seizure

دوره 12  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003