Amennorhoea Flashcards

1
Q

What would you see on hormone profiling of a patient with PCOS?

A

Ratio of LH: FSH of 2.5

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2
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What is the significance of amenorrhoea whilst on the pill?

A

COCP can mask underlying pathologies, if still present post pill then need to investigate

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3
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In the case of Menorrhagia how can PCOS affect the uterus?

A

It can cause endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma

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