Tuesday, August 13, 2013

PCOS - hormones


- LH hypersecretion is found in 40% of women with PCOS and is associated with a reduced chance of conception and increased risk of miscarriage
 
- TSH unaffected. 

- Typically presents with secondary amenorrhoea
- About 50% of women with PCOS have elevated levels of DHEA-S, an adrenal androgen

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