Question

A 33-year-old woman is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She has hirsutism which she finds very distressing. She is not trying to conceive and does not require contraception. According to NICE CKS, what is a suitable pharmacological treatment to offer for the hirsutism?

Accepted Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill (e.g., co-cyprindiol)

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Metformin

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Spironolactone

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Eflornithine cream

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Finasteride

Practice question

A 33-year-old woman is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She has hirsutism which she finds very distressing. She is not trying to conceive and does not require contraception. According to NICE CKS, what is a suitable pharmacological treatment to offer for the hirsutism?