A 25-year-old woman presents with symptoms suggestive of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), including irregular periods (oligomenorrhoea) and hirsutism...

Question

A 25-year-old woman presents with symptoms suggestive of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), including irregular periods (oligomenorrhoea) and hirsutism. According to the Rotterdam criteria (referenced by NICE NG223), which combination of features is required to confirm the diagnosis, after excluding other causes?

Accepted Answer

Any two of: Oligo-/anovulation, Hyperandrogenism, Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound

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Oligo- or anovulation AND polycystic ovaries on ultrasound

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Hyperandrogenism (clinical or biochemical) AND polycystic ovaries on ultrasound

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Oligo- or anovulation AND hyperandrogenism (clinical or biochemical)

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Oligo- or anovulation AND hyperandrogenism AND polycystic ovaries on ultrasound

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnosis