Wilson disease combined with polycystic ovary syndrome–clinical features, treatment, and outcome in Chinese patients

PCOS is an important endocrine comorbidity of female WD patients. The extent of liver damage in WD patients may be related to the hormonal imbalance of PCOS. The study recommends routine screening for PCOS in adolescent WD patients. Testosterone levels may serve as a valuable reference for informing treatment decisions. Copper chelation therapy with or without progesterone is beneficial to the recovery of patients with PCOS-WD.