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PCOS = Stein-Leventhal Syndrome โ€” UPSC CMS MCQs (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · 5 questions

2020 P2 Q75

Q1. Diagnostic criteria for PCOD are: 1. Oligo/amenorrhea 2. Hyperandrogenism 3. Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound Which of the above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 57

2021 P1 Q63

Q2. Hirsutism is seen in which of the following? 1. Polycystic ovarian syndrome 2. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 3. Hypothyroidism 4. Ovarian tumour Select the correct answer using the code below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 2 and 4
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 2 and 4 only

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 88

2024 P1 Q30

Q3. A diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome requires the presence of which of the following clinical features?. 1. Menstrual irregularity 2. Clinical or biochemical androgen excess 3. Multiple cysts in the ovaries 4. BMI < 18.5 kg/mยฒ Select the correct answer using the code below

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2, 3 and 4
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 1, 2 and 4

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 288

2022 P2 Q65

Q4. In the PALM-COEIN classification by FIGO for abnormal uterine bleeding, ovulatory dysfunction is the cause in which one of the following conditions?

  1. Adenomyosis
  2. Pelvic inflammatory disease
  3. Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  4. Ovarian cancer

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 194

2025 P2 Q65

Q5. Causes of AUB are subdivided by the acronym PALM-COEIN. What are the characteristics of PALM causes? I. Structural lesions II. Diagnosed by ultrasound III. Confirmed by histopathology Select the correct answer using the code:

  1. I and II only
  2. I and III only
  3. I, II and III
  4. II and III only

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 449

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