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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
According to Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) thyroid function tests, serum prolactin levels, and a free androgen index are baseline screening tests recommended for women with suspected polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).[1]
Screening
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) recommends the following baseline screening tests for women with suspected polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): [1]
- Thyroid function tests
- Serum prolactin levels
- Free androgen index
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan MT (2004). "Polycystic ovarian syndrome: diagnosis and management". Clin Med Res. 2 (1): 13–27. PMC 1069067. PMID 15931331.
- ↑ "Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome". Fertil. Steril. 81 (1): 19–25. 2004. PMID 14711538.