Polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome

اسلاید 1: polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS )

اسلاید 2: EtiologyEtiology of this disorder is unknownSome cases appear to result from:Genetic predispositionObesity (the common factor: seen in 50% of patients )LH excess

اسلاید 3: SymptomsOligomenorrhea or amenorrheaAcneHirsutismInfertilitycharacterized by: anovulation or extended periods of infrequent ovulation (oligo-ovulation)

اسلاید 4: Diagnostic criteriaThe patient should have two of the following criteria:Oligo-ovulation or anovulation usually marked by irregular menstrual cyclesBiochemical or clinical evidence of hyperandrogenismHyperandrogenism can generally be established on the basis of clinical findings (e.g., hirsutism, acne, or serum hormone measurement)Polycystic-appearing ovaries on ultrasonographyCharacteristic appearance: string-of-pearlsrule out other endocrine disorders that can mimic PCOS (CAH, Cushing syndrome, and hyperprolactinemia)