Re: ovarian reserve and PCOS

From: Mark Perloe (mperloe@ivf.com)
Sat Aug 16 09:03:29 2003


>LH FSH ratio is not considered a diagnostic factor for diagnosing PCOS. It
>should not be utilized to rule in or rule out PCOS. PCOS is a diagnosis of
>exclusion. If your patients has symptoms consistent with PCOS and no other
>condition is found, it should be diagnosed as PCOS and metformin, diet
>along with a well defined exercise program can make a big difference for
>these women.

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