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PCOS

PCOS

on 13 Jan, 2025
  • Date13 Jan, 2025

PCOS

 

Investigation  Finding
LH, FSH, prolactin, 

testosterone, estradiol
  • elevated LH; LH:FSH > 2.5
  • elevated prolactin & testosterone
  • estradiol- normal

 

Elevated LH, prolactin and testosterone levels with normal oestradiol are common in PCOS. Low levels of LH, FSH and oestradiol suggest hypothalamic or pituitary disease and a pituitary MRI is indicated.

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