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Stein-Leventhal syndrome    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Alternative names:

Polycystic ovaries; Sclerocystic ovarian disease; Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Symptoms

Signs and Tests

In a pelvic examination, the health care provider may note an enlarged clitoris (very rare finding) and enlarged ovaries.

Tests:

  • LH (luteinizing hormone) to FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) ratio increased
  • Vaginal ultrasound
  • Laparoscopy
  • Ovarian biopsy
  • Androgen (testosterone) levels elevated
  • Urine 17-ketosteroids (may be elevated)
  • Elevated LH
  • Estrogen level relatively high
  • FSH decreased
  • Serum HCG (pregnancy test) negative

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

  • Estriol - urine
  • Estriol - serum

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