Polycystic Ovarian Disease
Also written as PCOS.
Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOS) is characterized by hormonal imbalances and multiple ovarian cysts.
What our notes say
- Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOS) is characterized by hormonal imbalances and multiple ovarian cysts. (Female Reproductive Pathology: HPV, Cancer, PCOS & Pregnancy)
- Fallopian Tube & Ovarian Pathology: Addresses salpingitis, fallopian tube carcinoma, ovarian cysts, Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOS), and various ovarian tumors including surface epithelial and germ cell types. (Outline of Female Reproductive Pathology)
- Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOS)- Multiple cystic follicles producing excess androgens and oestrogens (Female Reproductive Pathology: HPV, Cancer, PCOS & Pregnancy)
Practice questions on Polycystic Ovarian Disease
Polycystic ovarian disease is characterised by which combination of biochemical abnormalities?
- Low LH, high FSH, and low androgens
- High LH, low FSH, and excess androgens
- High FSH, normal LH, and high oestrogen
- Low androgens, high progesterone, and low LH
Answer: B. PCOS is characterised by excess androgen production, elevated LH, and low FSH. The absence of corpora lutea on histology reflects the failure of ovulation. ---