PCOS

Question 1

Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Answer 1

A complex condition which affects 5-20% of women of reproductive age

Question 2

Hormone changes in PCOS

Answer 2

High levels of LH and insulin are seen.

possible Hyperandrogenism or hyperprolactinaemia

Question 3

Features of PCOS

Answer 3

Infertility or subfertility
Oligomenorrhoea or amenorrhoea
Hirsutism & acne
Obesity
Acanthosis nigricans

Question 4

Investigations of PCOS

Answer 4

Pelvic USS will show multiple ovarian cysts