Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) pathophysiology and clinical manifestations

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Across
  1. 3. (LH) The pathogenesis of PCOS has been linked to altered this hormone’s action. Hint: (Williams, Mortada & Porter, 2016) pg. 1
  2. 6. inability to become pregnant after 1 year of intercourse without use of contraception. Hint: (Carcio & Secor, 2024). Pg. 364
  3. 7. oligomenorrhea: cycle more than 35 days apart but less than 6 months apart & Amenorrhea (absence of menses for 6 - 12 months). Hint: (Williams, Mortada & Porter, 2016) pg. 2
  4. 8. on ultrasound ovaries look like a “string of pearls”. Hint: (Carcio & Secor, 2024). Pg. 365
  5. 9. increases risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and elevated lipids. Hint: (Carcio & Secor, 2024). Pg. 364
  6. 10. a clustering of cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors known to accelerate atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Hint: (Carcio & Secor, 2024). Pg. 240
Down
  1. 1. irregular menstrual cycles. Hint: (Carcio & Secor, 2024). Pg. 365
  2. 2. is defined as the presence of hair I a location where hair is not commonly found in women. Hint: (Carcio & Secor, 2024). Pg. 52
  3. 4. over production of androgenic hormones, results in acne and hirsutism and, less common, male pattern baldness. Hint: (Carcio & Secor, 2024). Pg. 364/365
  4. 5. obesity that affects PCOS patients by up to 30-70%. Hint: (Carcio & Secor, 2024). Pg. 364