Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Flashcards
1
Q
cause
A
predisposition that is exacerbated by obesity
2
Q
presentation
A
oligomenorrhoea/ amenorrhoea weight gain facial hirsutism acne hair thinning/ loss
3
Q
what is not seen in PCOS presentation?
A
virilisation
4
Q
what conditions is PCOS associated with?
A
T2DM hypercholesteraemia hypertension sleep apnoea increased risk of endometrial carcinoma
5
Q
diagnosis
A
pelvic USS
biochemistry
6
Q
pelvic USS results
A
cysts at periphery of ovary
7
Q
biochemistry in PCOS
A
high LH (inhibits ovulation with low FSH)
high testosterone
low SHBG
high prolactin
8
Q
management of PCOS
A
weight loss statins OCP or mirena IUS metformin dianette, yasmin for hirsutism cyproterone acetate spironolactone
