Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Also written as PCOS.
What is the most likely diagnosis? → Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
What our notes say
- What is the most likely diagnosis? → Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). (Clinical Endocrinology Cases: Pituitary Tumour, PCOS, Type 1 Diabetes, and HHS)
- Oligomenorrhoea: infrequent periods, with a cycle longer than 35 days, usually from anovulation as in polycystic ovary syndrome. (Gynaecology Year 4 CAT (MBOG 4212): 30 November 2018, ovarian cysts, abnormal me)
- Reproductive SystemObesity can cause hormonal imbalances, leading to infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, and reduced testosterone levels in men. (Integrated Tissue Metabolism -LAQs and SAQs)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Diagnosed by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound, often associated with an elevated LH:FSH ratio. (Clinical Endocrinology Cases: Pituitary Tumour, PCOS, Type 1 Diabetes, and HHS)
Study material on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Clinical Endocrinology Cases: Pituitary Tumour, PCOS, Type 1 Diabetes, and HHS
- Clinical Endocrinology Cases: Pituitary Tumour, PCOS, Type 1 Diabetes, and HHS
- Chemical Pathology MCQS
Practice questions on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) classically shows which LH:FSH ratio?
- 1:1
- Greater than 2:1
- Less than 1:1
- 3:1 FSH dominant
Answer: B. LH:FSH ratio greater than 2:1 (often 3:1) is characteristic of PCOS. ---