Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Eating Disorders patients: A poorly explored prognosis factor

Maritza Rodrigue z-Guarín MSc., MD. - 21 marzo de 2011

Objectives and Methods: The present study explored and compared the pro3ile of current comorbidities and relapses in the 3irst year after ED treatment in 29 women with AN or bulimic syndromes and PCOS diagnosed by pelvic ultrasound and laboratory tests, with 37 women of the same clinical cohort that did not present PCOS associated with their ED. All patients were evaluated and treated using the same protocol in an outpatient program. ED diagnosis and comorbidity diagnosis were done using the DSM IV SCID.