Polycystic ovary syndrom - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ACOG PCOS Clinical Expert Series - ANSWER Following is a review the definition, clinical presentation, epidemiology, associated morbidities, genetics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a highly inherited complex polygenic, multifactorial disorder. Pathophysiologically abnormalities in among others,_____________, ______________, _______________, ______________, have been described in PCOS. - ANSWER - gonadotropin secretion or action - ovarian f...

PCOS What is the most common cause of anovulatory bleeding? a. Ovulatory dysfunction b. Hyperandrogenism c. Polycystic ovaries Which of the following are diagnostic criteria for PCOS? Select all that apply. a. Ovulatory dysfunction b. Hyperandrogenism c. Polycystic ovaries d. Hyperprolactinemia b. Hyperprolactinemia c. Thyroid abnormalities d. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Most common metabolic abnormality in young women of reproductive age. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Most common cause of infertility in women Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Which one is a multifactorial disease? PCOS A large number of ___ variants has been associated with PCOS and many of these associations have been replicated in different populations (PCOS). genomic

What is another name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? a) Oligo-ovulation b) Metabolic syndrome c) Stein-Leventhal syndrome d) Hyperandrogenism - ANSWER c) Stein-Leventhal syndrome What is the approximate incidence of PCOS? a) 5% b) 10% c) 1% d) 20% - ANSWER 1%

Rotterdam Criteria - what criteria is used to dx PCOS hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovaries - according to the Rotterdam Criteria, a patient must have 2 of what 3 symptoms to dx PCOS hirsutism - most common symptom of PCOS d/t hyperandrogenism frequent bleeding at intervals <21 days, infrequent bleeding at intervals >35 days, LH/FSH ratio >2 - 3 symptoms of PCOS d/t ovulatory dysfunction insulin resistance - besides messed up gonadotropin and androgen produ...

lots of women with pcos suffer from endometriosis too; common symptoms of endometriosis - - painful periods - pain during sex - pain going to the bathroom - bloating - hormonal fluctuations - allergic reactions and food sensitivities what is pcos? - 1) variable disorder that is marked especially by - amenorrhea - hirsutism - obesity - infertility - ovarian enlargement

what is one of the most common metabolic disorders in pubescent women, with a 6-10% prevalence? PCOS PCOS is the most common cause of ___ in women infertility what is PCOS characterized by? 2 1. ovulatory dysfunction 2. hyperandrogenism the etiology of PCOS is unclear, but it is thought to have both ___ and ___ contributers genetic; environmental what are polycystic ovaries? ovaries that are large or contain cysts (fluid filled sacs) what is oligomenorrhea? infrequent menstrual peri...

lots of women with pcos suffer from endometriosis too; common symptoms of endometriosis - ANSWER - painful periods - pain during sex - pain going to the bathroom - bloating - hormonal fluctuations - allergic reactions and food sensitivities

This axis regulates the hormones that drive puberty, growth, appetite, responses to stress, and sexual response Hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis In regards to the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, what does the hypothalamus release? Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) In regards to the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, what does the anterior pituitary secrete? Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) & lutenizing hormone (LH) Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), released by the ante...

Polycystic ovary syndrome most common endocrine and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age It is estimated that what percent of women of reproductive age are affected 6-20% The causes of PCOS aren't known. But there are factors that appear to play a role. What are they - genetic - environmental - lifestyle Symptoms of PCOS - hirstuism - acne - irregular periods - weight gain - insulin resistance - infertility - male pattern bladness - infertility