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Relationship between the follicular distribution pattern of polycystic ovaries and the degree of menstrual disturbance and serum sex steroid levels.Ginevra Mills1, Bernice Goorah1, Shai E Elizur2, Weon-Young Son1, Michael H Dahan11Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, McGill University, Montreal, Canada2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University Objective: The objective of this study was to examine associations between follicular distribution pattern (FDP) in polycystic ovaries and menstrual disturbances in women with infertility. Material and Methods: A retrospective review of patients was performed (N=73). Ultrasound images from cycle day 2-5 of a spontaneous or progestin induced menstrual cycle were reviewed. Ovaries were classified as polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM) if they contained ≥12-follicles measuring 2–9 mm in diameter. Images of PCOM ovaries were classified as having a peripheral cystic pattern (PCP) with follicles arranged at the periphery of the ovary, or general cystic pattern(GCP) if follicles were dispersed heterogeneously throughout the ovarian stroma. Menstrual disturbance was assessed by questionnaire, and oligomenorrhea was defined as cycles >35 days in length. Ginevra Mills, Bernice Goorah, Shai E Elizur, Weon-Young Son, Michael H Dahan. Relationship between the follicular distribution pattern of polycystic ovaries and the degree of menstrual disturbance and serum sex steroid levels.. . 2022; 19(3): 0-0 Corresponding Author: Michael H Dahan, Canada |
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