PCOS

Question 1

PCOS to a patient =>

Answer 1

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition of ovarian dysfunction

There is no cause of PCOS its poorly understood

Question 2

PCOS test results uses what criteria?

Answer 2

Rotterdam

2/3 symptoms needed

Question 3

What are the 3 symptoms found in PCOS (2 are needed for Rotterdam)

Answer 3

Problems with menstruation (lack of / too much)

Hyperandrogenism (acne / hirsutism)

Polycystic ovaries on USS (>12)