1. Introduction and overview -- 2. Defining the polycycstic ovary syndrome -- 3. Epidemiology of polycystic ovary syndrome -- 4. The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome -- 5. The genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome -- 6. Body image and quality of life with polycystic ovary syndrome -- 7. The effects of obesity and diet -- 8. Long-term sequelae of polycystic ovary syndrome : diabetes and cardiovascular disease -- 9. Long-term sequelae of polycystic ovary syndrome : gynecological cancer -- 10. Disorders of the pilosebaceous unit : hirsutism and androgenic alopecia -- 11. Acne -- 12. Menstrual disturbances -- 13. The management of infertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome -- 14. Polycystic ovary syndrome, pregnancy and miscarriage -- 15. The management of women in the climacteric and menopause who have a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome.