Polycystic ovary syndrome physical examination

Polycystic ovary syndrome Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Polycystic ovary syndrome from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X Ray
CT
MRI
Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Polycystic ovary syndrome physical examination On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Polycystic ovary syndrome physical examination All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Polycystic ovary syndrome physical examination
CDC on Polycystic ovary syndrome physical examination
Polycystic ovary syndrome physical examination in the news
Blogs on Polycystic ovary syndrome physical examination
Directions to Hospitals Treating Polycystic ovary syndrome
Risk calculators and risk factors for Polycystic ovary syndrome physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome usually appear obese. Physical examination of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome is usually remarkable for excessive body hair in a male distribution pattern, hyperpigmentation, and acne.

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.

References

Template:WikiDoc Sources