Synonym: Stein-Leventhal syndrome
Originally described by Doctors Stein and Leventhal in 1935, the cause of this common, poorly understood syndrome is uncertain, but it is now considered to be primarily metabolic rather than gynaecological. It encompasses a syndrome of polycystic ovaries, in association with systemic symptoms causing reproductive, metabolic and psychological disturbances. These most commonly present with infertility, amenorrhoea, acne or hirsutism.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/endocrine-disorders/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pro