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Table 1 Diagnostic criteria for PCOS in women

From: Controversies of the assesment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

PCOS definition

Clinical (modified Ferriman-Gallway score >8*) or biochemical hyperandrogenemia (elevated total or free testosterone level **)

Oligomenorrhoea (< 6-9 menstrual cycles per year) or oligo-anovulation

Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound (>12 follicles in one ovary or volume >10 cc)

NICHD 1990 [4]

Yes

Yes

 

Rotterdam 2003 [5]

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

2 of 3 criteria

AE-PCOS 2009 [6]

Yes

Yes

Yes

  

1 of 2 criteria

  1. * Ethnicity should be considered when assessing hirsutism
  2. **Testosterone assays, puberty and time of the sample should be considered when reviewing levels.
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International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology

ISSN: 1687-9856

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