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ea0022p458 | Female reproduction | ECE2010

GnRH test as an additional investigation in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): potential application of stimulated LH/FSH ratio

Cajdler-Luba Agata , Lewandowski Krzysztof , Bienkiewicz Malgorzata , Salata Ireneusz , Lewinski Andrzej

Diagnosis of PCOS may be sometimes difficult, e.g. due to limited sensitivity of androgen assays and discrepancies in interpretation of ovarian ultrasound imaging. As GnRH stimulation test can reveal a relative LH excess, then we have endeavoured to assess whether this test might be useful in the diagnosis of PCOS.Patients and methods: The study involved 154 subjects: PCOS group, n=120, age (mean±S.D.) 24.8±5.4 years, BMI ...