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What is the key diagnostic criterion for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
What is the key diagnostic criterion for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
- Genetic mutations associated with PCOS
- Increased LH secretion in the pituitary
- High levels of insulin in the blood (correct)
- Presence of polycystic ovaries on ultrasound
Why is the presence of polycystic ovaries not necessary for diagnosing PCOS?
Why is the presence of polycystic ovaries not necessary for diagnosing PCOS?
- The disorder can be confirmed through genetic testing instead.
- The pituitary gland is more crucial in PCOS diagnosis.
- Polycystic ovaries do not affect hormone levels in PCOS.
- Polycystic ovaries are a common finding in normal women as well. (correct)
What leads to increased androgen secretion from the ovaries in women with PCOS?
What leads to increased androgen secretion from the ovaries in women with PCOS?
- Normal levels of insulin in the blood
- Overproduction of estrogen from the ovaries
- Reduced LH secretion from the pituitary
- High insulin levels affecting sex hormone binding globulin (correct)
How does insulin resistance contribute to hirsutism and ovulatory dysfunction in PCOS?
How does insulin resistance contribute to hirsutism and ovulatory dysfunction in PCOS?
Which factor plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Which factor plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Why is it important to rule out other disorders with similar symptoms before diagnosing PCOS?
Why is it important to rule out other disorders with similar symptoms before diagnosing PCOS?
Which diagnostic criteria for PCOS include the presence of at least two symptoms?
Which diagnostic criteria for PCOS include the presence of at least two symptoms?
Why is the diagnosis of PCOS considered subjective?
Why is the diagnosis of PCOS considered subjective?
What did the 2006 KIDSCORE project develop criteria for?
What did the 2006 KIDSCORE project develop criteria for?
Which diagnostic feature is essential for confirming a PCOS diagnosis?
Which diagnostic feature is essential for confirming a PCOS diagnosis?
What is considered a defining feature of PCOS?
What is considered a defining feature of PCOS?
Why might the prevalence of PCOS be underestimated?
Why might the prevalence of PCOS be underestimated?
Which criteria have been reaffirmed as the best diagnostic criteria for PCOS in adults?
Which criteria have been reaffirmed as the best diagnostic criteria for PCOS in adults?
What is necessary to exclude other causes of menstrual irregularities when diagnosing PCOS?
What is necessary to exclude other causes of menstrual irregularities when diagnosing PCOS?
