PRE- AND PUBERTAL OBESITY AS A POTENTIAL PREDICTOR FOR POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

Article represents analysis of domestic and foreign publications on the peculiarities of the meta-bolic syndrome in adolescent females and its impact on their reproductive function. Numerous dysfunctions of the endocrine system, from puberty to menopause, are closely associated with obesity. The high significance of diseases associated with obesity that manifest themself in child-hood determines the relevance of the research in the field. A clear understanding of the further tactics and strategy for managing girls with metabolic syndrome who are threatened by the de-velopment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the need for an interdisciplinary approach with close cooperation between the endocrinologist, the gynecologist and the pediatric physician are the important factors for the successful implementation of reproductive function in the future. Keywords: obesity, hyperandrogenism, adolescents, girls, polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS, ovarian dysfunction.