Polycystic ovary syndrome and fibrocystic breast disease: is there any association?

2009 ◽  
Vol 280 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilknur Inegol Gumus ◽  
Asli Koktener ◽  
Dilek Dogan ◽  
Nilgun Ozturk Turhan
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Fibrocystic Breast Disease: An Updated Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (04) ◽  
pp. 219-224
Author(s):  
Michał Kunicki ◽  
Roman Smolarczyk
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Benign Breast Disease ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Fibrocystic Breast Disease ◽  
Clear Association ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. There is no clear association between PCOS and benign breast disease (BBD). The latter is a frequent benign disorder, affecting women between 20 and 50 years of age. To date, the classification remains controversial, and the risk of developing breast cancer that is associated with these changes is different depending on the histopathological findings. The most frequent changes are breast cysts, which are noted in up to 50% of patients older than 30 years of age. This up-to-date review presents the relationship between PCOS and BBD. In conclusion, there is no clear association between benign breast disease and PCOS. Further studies on a large population with prospectively collected data using updated PCOS criteria are necessary.

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