Notes in 03_PCOS

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)}} is a condition which {{c2::causes metabolic and reproductive problems in women with features of multiple ov…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)}} {{c1::Ovarian dysfunction – Oligomenorrhoea or Amenorrhoea, Subfertility}} {{c1::Excess And…
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of {{c2::Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)}} {{c1::Insulin resistance (2x risk of Diabetes)}}{{c1::Endometrial hyperplasia (Risk of End…
Published	02/10/2024	In PCOS, {{c1::Acanthosis nigricans}} is a skin condition that occurs secondary to insulin resistance
Published	02/10/2024	Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)[1] {{c1::A combination of insulin resistance and weight gain which predisposes to hyperandrogeni…
Published	02/10/2024	Differential Diagnosis of Hirutism {{c1::Androgen-Secreting Ovarian or Adrenal tumours}} {{c1::Cushing’s syndrome}} {{c1::Congenital adrenal…
Published	02/10/2024	Weight gain worsens PCOS as {{c1::Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)}} levels go down, causing {{c1::Androgen}} levels to go up
Published	02/10/2024	PCOS puts patient at risk of {{c1::endometrial hyperplasia}} if {{c2::< 4}} periods a year
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of PCOS requires 2 out of 3 of the following: {{c1::Oligoamenorrhoea or amenorrhoea}} {{c1::Hyperandrogenism (Hirsutism and Acne)}…
Published	02/10/2024	In PCOS, raised levels of {{c1::Testosterone}} are associated with symptoms such as {{c2::Acne}} and {{c2::Hirsutism}}
Published	02/10/2024	In PCOS, lower levels of {{c1::sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)}} are associated with {{c2::Weight gain}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnostic Criteria of Transvaginal ultrasound scan in PCOS {{c1::Small peripheral ovarian cysts >10 per ovary}} {{c1::Ovarian volume >12 cm}}
Published	02/10/2024	Screening for Diabetes in PCOS patients is via a {{c1::2 hour 75g OGTT}}
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Treatment of PCOS is: {{c1::Weight loss ‒ BMI (20-25)}} and {{c1::Exercise}}
Published	02/10/2024	Second-line Treatment of PCOS is: {{c1::Antiandrogen treatment Combined hormonal contraception (regulates menstruation) Spironolactone (redu…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Endometrial Hyperplasia}} and risk of {{c2::Endometrial Cancer}} secondary to PCOS is managed via usage of {{c1::Mirena coil}}, {{c1::Progestoge…
Published	02/10/2024	In managing Fertility issues in PCOS, {{c1::Clomifene}} and {{c1::Metformin}} can be used for Ovulation Induction
Published	02/10/2024	In managing PCOS complications, {{c1::topical eflornithine}} can be used for Hirsutism and Facial hair
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