PCOS Diagnosis and Management
Confidently diagnose PCOS using Rotterdam criteria and build a management plan that addresses metabolic risk, hyperandrogenism, and fertility goals.
What this track covers
This track covers the diagnostic workup for polycystic ovary syndrome, including differential diagnosis and appropriate use of the Rotterdam criteria. It addresses the metabolic, dermatologic, and reproductive dimensions of care, including insulin resistance screening, menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, and fertility optimization strategies.
What you will practice
- Apply Rotterdam criteria and rule out mimicking endocrine disorders
- Select appropriate labs and imaging for a suspected PCOS workup
- Screen for insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk factors
- Counsel on treatment options for hyperandrogenism and irregular cycles
- Discuss fertility optimization approaches with a patient trying to conceive
Simulator scenario
A patient presenting with irregular periods and new-onset acne, where the clinician must work through differential diagnosis, order the right initial workup, and explain next steps.
Board question topics
- Rotterdam diagnostic criteria application
- Differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism
- Metabolic syndrome screening in PCOS
- Fertility counseling and ovulation induction approaches
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