192075 - How to Treat quiz: Polycystic ovary syndrome

Relevance to General Practice

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition. It is independent of, yet exacerbated by, obesity. PCOS affects a significant proportion of women lifelong with metabolic, reproductive and psychological features. Most women remain undiagnosed because of the heterogeneity of clinical presentation. Therefore, awareness of this condition and its features is important for primary healthcare providers. This will avoid missing the diagnosis and assist with appropriate screening of all women with PCOS for the presence of potential metabolic, psychological and reproductive manifestations. This holistic approach provides the opportunity to implement appropriate preventative and therapeutic strategies.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to describe the clinical features of PCOS.

On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to identify patients at risk of developing PCOS

On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to utilise the Rotterdam criteria for the diagnosis of PCOS in adolescents and adults.

On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to discuss the management options available to treat PCOS.

Domains of General Practice

D1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship

D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills

D3. Population health and the context of general practice

D4. Professional and ethical role

D5. Organisational and legal dimensions

Curriculum Contextual Units

Aboriginal and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander health
Women's health
Sexual and reproductive health