Endocrine

Question 1

What 5 categories of symptoms would you see with PCOS?

Answer 1

1) menstrual irregularities —> infertility, amenorrhea, oligoamenorrhea
2) Hyperandrogenism —> hirsutism, acne
3) Ovarian cysts
4) Depression
5) Metabolic syndrome —> insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans

Question 2

What is needed for diagnosis of PCOS?

Answer 2

Need 2/3: hyperandrogenism, anovulation or oligo-ovulation, polycystic ovaries