Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which lifestyle interventions are considered the most effective therapeutic approaches for PCOS treatment?
Which lifestyle interventions are considered the most effective therapeutic approaches for PCOS treatment?
Why is Spironolactone used in cases where some women cannot tolerate other medicines?
Why is Spironolactone used in cases where some women cannot tolerate other medicines?
What is a reason why Cyproterone is not recommended for patients without reliable contraception?
What is a reason why Cyproterone is not recommended for patients without reliable contraception?
Which type of treatments have shown promising results in studies related to PCOS pathophysiology?
Which type of treatments have shown promising results in studies related to PCOS pathophysiology?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the outcome of the study on combined rosiglitazone and flutamide treatment for PCOS?
What was the outcome of the study on combined rosiglitazone and flutamide treatment for PCOS?
Signup and view all the answers
Why are androgen lowering agents for PCOS considered off-label medications?
Why are androgen lowering agents for PCOS considered off-label medications?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary reason oral contraceptives are often considered first-line therapy for women with PCOS?
What is the primary reason oral contraceptives are often considered first-line therapy for women with PCOS?
Signup and view all the answers
What effect have statins been investigated for in relation to PCOS?
What effect have statins been investigated for in relation to PCOS?
Signup and view all the answers
Which medication has shown a 30% reduction in hirsutism scores but is not widely used due to teratogenicity concerns?
Which medication has shown a 30% reduction in hirsutism scores but is not widely used due to teratogenicity concerns?
Signup and view all the answers
Which group of medications has been shown to have positive effects on PCOS but only in patients with abnormal glucose metabolism?
Which group of medications has been shown to have positive effects on PCOS but only in patients with abnormal glucose metabolism?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the key factor in PCOS that contributes to increased androgen secretion from the ovaries?
What is the key factor in PCOS that contributes to increased androgen secretion from the ovaries?
Signup and view all the answers
How do oral contraceptives alleviate symptoms of PCOS like acne and hirsutism?
How do oral contraceptives alleviate symptoms of PCOS like acne and hirsutism?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary benefit of combining metformin with oral contraceptives for PCOS treatment?
What is the primary benefit of combining metformin with oral contraceptives for PCOS treatment?
Signup and view all the answers
How does metformin benefit PCOS patients who are unable to induce ovulation alone?
How does metformin benefit PCOS patients who are unable to induce ovulation alone?
Signup and view all the answers
