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What is the primary reason why the presence of polycystic ovaries is unnecessary for diagnosing PCOS?
What is the primary reason why the presence of polycystic ovaries is unnecessary for diagnosing PCOS?
- PCOS symptoms can occur without the presence of polycystic ovaries.
- Some normal women without PCOS also have polycystic ovaries. (correct)
- Women with PCOS do not always have polycystic ovaries.
- Polycystic ovaries are not related to the hormonal imbalance seen in PCOS.
What makes diagnosing PCOS challenging and necessitates ruling out other disorders?
What makes diagnosing PCOS challenging and necessitates ruling out other disorders?
- The complexity and multi-factorial nature of PCOS. (correct)
- The hormonal imbalance in women with PCOS.
- The exclusion of thyroid dysfunction or prolactinoma.
- The genetic predisposition to PCOS.
How does insulin resistance contribute to the symptoms seen in women with PCOS?
How does insulin resistance contribute to the symptoms seen in women with PCOS?
- Insulin resistance leads to abnormal estrogen production.
- Insulin resistance is linked to weight loss in women with PCOS.
- Insulin resistance directly causes polycystic ovaries.
- Insulin resistance increases androgen secretion from the ovaries. (correct)
What role does abnormal regulation of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) play in PCOS?
What role does abnormal regulation of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) play in PCOS?
Why is insulin resistance often associated with weight gain and severity of hirsutism in women with PCOS?
Why is insulin resistance often associated with weight gain and severity of hirsutism in women with PCOS?
How is the pathogenesis of PCOS described in terms of its involvement of genetic, environmental, and dietary factors?
How is the pathogenesis of PCOS described in terms of its involvement of genetic, environmental, and dietary factors?
What are the three key diagnostic features used to confirm the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
What are the three key diagnostic features used to confirm the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
What is the reason for the subjective nature of diagnosing PCOS?
What is the reason for the subjective nature of diagnosing PCOS?
What is considered one of the defining features of PCOS according to the text?
What is considered one of the defining features of PCOS according to the text?
Which criteria added androgen excess to the diagnostic criteria for PCOS?
Which criteria added androgen excess to the diagnostic criteria for PCOS?
What is the main factor contributing to the difficulty in diagnosing PCOS?
What is the main factor contributing to the difficulty in diagnosing PCOS?
Which criterion is considered to have better validity for diagnosing PCOS in adolescents?
Which criterion is considered to have better validity for diagnosing PCOS in adolescents?
What is one of the risks associated with PCOS beyond reproductive years according to the text?
What is one of the risks associated with PCOS beyond reproductive years according to the text?
What criterion is used to estimate PCOS prevalence?
What criterion is used to estimate PCOS prevalence?
What did a study find regarding the prevalence of PCOS among premenopausal African-American women?
What did a study find regarding the prevalence of PCOS among premenopausal African-American women?
What do future epidemiological studies aim to clarify about PCOS?
What do future epidemiological studies aim to clarify about PCOS?
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