Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that affects around 6–22% of women of reproductive age. It is characterized by an alteration in the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis function leading to hyperandrogenism and ovulatory dysfunction. The characteristic features of PCOS include irregular menses, hirsutism, chronic anovulation, and infertility. Management of PCOS requires education and counseling, medical therapy, and a regular follow-up.
Which of the following statement is INCORRECT about the medical management of PCOS? Metformin, along with lifestyle modifications, can be considered for adolescents with PCOS. Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) are indicated in adolescents with a confirmed diagnosis of PCOS or those at risk of developing PCOS. Ethinylestradiol and cyproterone acetate preparations should not be considered as the first line of treatment for PCOS.…
