Polycystic Ovary

Question 1

Incidence of PCO

Answer 1

4-6% of females in reproductive period

Question 2

Patho physiology of PCO

Answer 2

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Question 3

Pathological changes of the ovary

Answer 3

Enlarged thick ivory white with smooth capsule
In cut section there are
1-multiple small cysts sub capsular filled with fluid
2- stromal hyperthecosis

Question 4

Pathological changes of uterus

Answer 4

Symmetrically enlarged later on adenomyosis

Question 5

Rotterdam criteria

Answer 5

The presence of two or more of
Androgen excess
An ovulation and oligoovulation
Adam’s criteria

Question 6

Adam’s criteria

Answer 6

Ovarian volume >10 cm3
Multiple follicles >10-12
Microcysts <10 mm
Necklace appearance

Question 7

Hormonal profile of PCO

Answer 7

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Question 8

General measures in ttt of PCO

Answer 8

Stop smoking
Weight reduction
Oral hypoglycemic agents

Question 9

Treatment of PCO

Answer 9

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