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P O L Y C Y S T I C O VA R I A N S Y N D R O M E AND
HYPERANDROGENISM
Williams Gynecology p.386-
Williams Gynecology p.386-
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
TREATMENT
• Conservative Treatment
• Treatment of Oligo and Anovulation Hormonal Agents, Insulin Sensitizing Agents
• Hirsutism Lowered Effective Androgen Levels, Eflornithine Hydrochloride, Androgen-
receptor Antagonists, Hair Removal
• Acne Topical retinoids, Topical benzoyl peroxide, Topical antibiotics, Oral isotretinoin.
• Acanthosis Nigricans decreasing insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia
• Surgical Therapy ovarian resection, oophorectomy