[Polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent gynecology]

Ginekol Pol. 1999 May;70(5):370-3.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

PCO syndrome is a chronic hyperandrogenic disorder beginning in adrenarche. We tried to find a PCO share in general hyperandrogenic population of adolescent girls regarding hormonal and usg parameters. We found LH v FSH ratio > 2:1 as sensitive feature of PCO for most of the patients then other clinical and endocrinological criteria.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Body Mass Index
  • Female
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / blood
  • Humans
  • Luteinizing Hormone / blood
  • Menstruation Disturbances / etiology
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / blood
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Testosterone / blood

Substances

  • Testosterone
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone