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Questions for CME: insulin resistance in polycystic ovarian disease.(continuing medical education)

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| September 01, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Southern Medical Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

1. Which of the following is not a part of diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

a. Insulin resistance

b. Irregular ovulation

c. Hyperandrogenism

d. Presence of follicles in ovaries

2. Which of the following statements is not true?

a. Involvement of only one ovary is sufficient to make diagnosis of PCOS.

b. Presence of follicles in ovaries is necessary to make diagnosis of PCOS.

c. All women with polycystic ovaries have PCOS.

d. 50% of PCOS women are obese.

e. Androgen excess in PCOS may or may not occur with skin manifestations.

3. Which of the following is correct regarding gonadotropins in PCOS?

a. Luteinizing hormone (LH)…

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