Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
PCOS
A
cysts on ovaries causing a metabolic imbalance
2
Q
signs
A
acne hirtuism oligomenorrhoea infertility mood swings
3
Q
investigations
A
LH:FSH ratio may be raised
glucose impaired tolerance
levels of testosterone
USS
4
Q
what criteria is used
A
rotterdamn
5
Q
management
A
pill
clomifene - infertility
metformin - high BMI
gonadotrophin
6
Q
what are the features of a ruptured ovarian cyst
A
sudden onset unilateral pelvic pain precipitated by sex
7
Q
complications
A
infertility
DM
stroke
endometrial cancer
8
Q
what would you do if the ovarian cyst is complicated and what features indicate it as complicated
A
refer for biopsy
irregular
