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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Your doctor will take a '''medical history''', perform a '''physical exam''', and possibly take some tests to rule out other causes of your symptoms. He may also check your [[body mass index]]. | Your doctor will take a '''medical history''', perform a '''physical exam''', and possibly take some tests to rule out other causes of your symptoms. He may also check your [[body mass index]]. | ||
===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
During the physical exam the doctor will want to measure your [[blood pressure]]. | During the physical exam the doctor will want to measure your [[blood pressure]]. | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
He or she also will check out the areas of increased hair growth, so try to allow the natural hair growth for a few days before the visit. | He or she also will check out the areas of increased hair growth, so try to allow the natural hair growth for a few days before the visit. | ||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
Your doctor will also want to check your waist size. He might want to do a '''pelvic exam''' to see if your ovaries are enlarged or swollen by the increased number of small cysts. | Your doctor will also want to check your waist size. He might want to do a '''pelvic exam''' to see if your ovaries are enlarged or swollen by the increased number of small cysts. | ||
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[[Category:Endocrinology]] | [[Category:Endocrinology]] | ||
[[Category:Gynecology]] | [[Category:Gynecology]] | ||
[[Category:Obstetrics]] | [[Category:Obstetrics]] | ||
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Overview
Physical Examination
Your doctor will take a medical history, perform a physical exam, and possibly take some tests to rule out other causes of your symptoms. He may also check your body mass index.
Vital Signs
During the physical exam the doctor will want to measure your blood pressure.
Skin
He or she also will check out the areas of increased hair growth, so try to allow the natural hair growth for a few days before the visit.
Abdomen
Your doctor will also want to check your waist size. He might want to do a pelvic exam to see if your ovaries are enlarged or swollen by the increased number of small cysts.