Identify a True Statement About PCOS

question 59

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about PCOS.

• A) It can be diagnosed easily by examining the symptoms of an individual.
• B) It is called so because the ovaries cause infertility.
• C) Infertility is primarily due to the absence of ovulation.
• D) It has no effects on menstrual cycles.
• E) It causes weight loss.

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play a critical role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Cortisone

A glucocorticoid hormone used as a medication to treat inflammation, allergies, and rheumatoid arthritis among other conditions.

Cushing's Syndrome

A hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol.

Addison's Disease

A disorder characterized by insufficient production of certain hormones by the adrenal glands, leading to symptoms like fatigue and weakness.