Misdiagnosis of Hidden Causes of Polycystic ovary syndrome

Underlying conditions list:

The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Polycystic ovary syndrome includes:

• Insulin resistance
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
• Cushing's syndrome
• Hyperprolactinemia
• Androgen secreting neoplasms
• Pituitary or adrenal disorders

Other underlying conditions related to Polycystic ovary syndrome:

• Acanthosis nigricans
• Amenorrhoea
• Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate levels raised (plasma or serum)
• Female infertility
• Hirsutism
• Hyperinsulinaemia
• Sex hormone binding globulin levels low (serum)
• Testosterone levels raised (serum)

Source: Diseases Database

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Polycystic ovary syndrome as a symptom:

Conditions listing Polycystic ovary syndrome as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions.

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About underlying conditions:

With a diagnosis of Polycystic ovary syndrome, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Polycystic ovary syndrome. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Polycystic ovary syndrome. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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