The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #198 PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Katherine Sherif MD
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PCOS Diagnostic Criteria
- PCOS diagnosis requires at least two of three criteria: irregular periods, hyperandrogenism signs or labs, and polycystic ovaries morphology.
- Patients without classic signs like obesity or visible cysts can still have PCOS.
Common PCOS Symptoms Vary
- PCOS patients often present with irregular periods, excess facial hair, acne, and inability to lose weight.
- Some ethnic groups may be misdiagnosed due to varying androgen receptor expression and hair growth patterns.
Terminal Hair Signals Hyperandrogenism
- Terminal hairs in androgen-sensitive areas like upper arms and midline are signs of hyperandrogenism in PCOS.
- Women often remove hair, so careful examination and history are needed to detect it.