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Coexistence of polycystic ovary syndrome and pelvic endometriosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2797642     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Pelvic endometriosis was observed in 15 of 91 women (16.5%) with laparoscopically confirmed polycystic ovary syndrome. There were no significant clinical differences among those with and those without endometriosis. The groups were of similar age, parity, and ponderal indices and had similar incidences of oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, and infertility; the serum concentrations of LH, FSH, LH/FSH, prolactin, testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate were also similar in each group. However, women with polycystic ovaries and endometriosis presented more frequently with regular menses (40 versus 14.5%; P = .05) and less frequently with secondary amenorrhea (0 versus 38.2%; P = .05) and galactorrhea (0 versus 9.2%; P = .05) than the women with polycystic ovaries alone. Endometriosis appears to be a coincidental finding in polycystic ovary syndrome, and its development does not modify significantly the clinical picture or biochemical profiles of these patients. However, menstrual patterns seem to be affected.
Authors:
K B Singh; Y C Patel; J Wortsman
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  74     ISSN:  0029-7844     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  1989 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1989-10-31     Completed Date:  1989-10-31     Revised Date:  2009-10-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401101     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  650-2     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport/New Orleans.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Endometriosis / complications*
Female
Humans
Parity
Pelvic Neoplasms / complications*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications*

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