Female Infertility
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome — Overview
The most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age affecting 8–13%, diagnosed by the Rotterdam criteria. The leading cause of anovulatory infertility.
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Overview
Overview
The most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age affecting 8–13%, diagnosed by the Rotterdam criteria. The leading cause of anovulatory infertility.
Symptoms
Irregular or absent periods
Hirsutism, acne, oily skin
Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound
Infertility due to anovulation
Causes
1
Genetic and environmental2
Insulin resistance in up to 70%3
LH hypersecretion4
Low-grade inflammationHow It's Diagnosed
Rotterdam criteria (2 of 3: oligo-anovulation, hyperandrogenism, PCOS on USS)
AMH
LH:FSH ratio
Testosterone
Fasting insulin
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