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What is a potential benefit of using insulin sensitizers for women with PCOS?
What is a potential benefit of using insulin sensitizers for women with PCOS?
Why might metformin be prescribed to women with PCOS before an insulin sensitizer?
Why might metformin be prescribed to women with PCOS before an insulin sensitizer?
What role do oral contraceptives typically play in the treatment of women with PCOS?
What role do oral contraceptives typically play in the treatment of women with PCOS?
Why should the decision to use metformin for women with PCOS often be patient-driven?
Why should the decision to use metformin for women with PCOS often be patient-driven?
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Which option correctly describes the long-term effects of oral contraceptives on glucose and lipid metabolism for women with PCOS?
Which option correctly describes the long-term effects of oral contraceptives on glucose and lipid metabolism for women with PCOS?
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What should be the primary factor in deciding the first-line pharmacotherapy for women with PCOS?
What should be the primary factor in deciding the first-line pharmacotherapy for women with PCOS?
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What is a common treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who do not desire pregnancy?
What is a common treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who do not desire pregnancy?
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Which hormone, along with synthetic progestins, is generally effective and safe for most non-diabetic patients with PCOS?
Which hormone, along with synthetic progestins, is generally effective and safe for most non-diabetic patients with PCOS?
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What is a potential adverse effect of oral contraceptive (OC) use in women with PCOS?
What is a potential adverse effect of oral contraceptive (OC) use in women with PCOS?
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Which anti-androgen has been shown to reduce facial terminal hair growth in women with PCOS but its effects have not been proven permanent?
Which anti-androgen has been shown to reduce facial terminal hair growth in women with PCOS but its effects have not been proven permanent?
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Which anti-androgen is not widely used due to the risks of hepatotoxicity?
Which anti-androgen is not widely used due to the risks of hepatotoxicity?
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Insulin resistance in PCOS patients can lead to an increased risk of what condition?
Insulin resistance in PCOS patients can lead to an increased risk of what condition?
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What is the key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) related to insulin resistance?
What is the key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) related to insulin resistance?
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High insulin levels in PCOS patients can increase the production of what hormones?
High insulin levels in PCOS patients can increase the production of what hormones?
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Which medication has been shown to improve hyperandrogenic symptoms and lower testosterone concentrations in women with PCOS?
Which medication has been shown to improve hyperandrogenic symptoms and lower testosterone concentrations in women with PCOS?
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What is a potential concern that may limit the use of Cyproterone acetate in PCOS treatment?
What is a potential concern that may limit the use of Cyproterone acetate in PCOS treatment?
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