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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Patients with PCOS appear obese and tired | |||
===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome may have elevated blood pressure, with a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg or higher and a diastolic blood pressure of 85 mm Hg or higher. | Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome may have elevated blood pressure, with a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg or higher and a diastolic blood pressure of 85 mm Hg or higher. | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
* [[Hyperpigmentation]] of the skin at the nape of the neck, axillae, area beneath the breasts, and exposed areas. | * [[Hyperpigmentation]] of the skin at the nape of the neck, axillae, area beneath the breasts, and exposed areas. | ||
* Excessive body hair in a male distribution pattern | * Excessive body hair in a male distribution pattern | ||
* [[Acne]] | * [[Acne]] | ||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
Patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have abdominal obesity. | Patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have abdominal obesity. | ||
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Overview
Physical Examination
Patients with PCOS appear obese and tired
Vital Signs
Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome may have elevated blood pressure, with a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg or higher and a diastolic blood pressure of 85 mm Hg or higher.
Skin
- Hyperpigmentation of the skin at the nape of the neck, axillae, area beneath the breasts, and exposed areas.
- Excessive body hair in a male distribution pattern
- Acne
Abdomen
Patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have abdominal obesity.