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QuestionChoice
NICE recommend that sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a useful investigation in suspected PCOS, however, SHBG will be normal or low in PCOS.
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e
High sex hormone-binding globulin
QuestionChoice
These are classic features of PCOS. PCOS is a complex disorder and its aetiology is not fully understood, however, hirsutism and acne are commonly present (due to hyperandrogenism).
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a
Hirsutism and acne
QuestionChoice
High levels of LH are classically seen in PCOS. A raised LH: FSH ratio used to be thought of as a classical feature of PCOS, however NICE no longer recommended this as useful in diagnosis.
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c
Raised FSH: LH ratio
QuestionChoice
PCOS is a complex disorder and its aetiology is not fully understood, however, hyperinsulinaemia and impaired glucose tolerance are commonly seen.
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b
Hypoinsulinaemia
QuestionChoice
PCOS classically involves hyperandrogenism, which usually manifests as hirsutism, acne and elevated total/free testosterone.
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d
Hypoandrogenism
Concept
Chapter
2693
4319
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Topic
176
Gynaecology
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Which of the following features is most likely to be found in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
a