Learning Objectives

• Describe the major symptoms and consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Explain the underlying physiological and endocrine changes that cause PCOS
• Describe the rationale for using current treatment measures to mitigate some of these effects

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

• what is PCOS?
• what is the pathophysiology of PCOS?
• describe the hormonal profile of PCOS?
• what are the signs and symptoms?
• what are the primary causes?
• what are the immediate consequences?
• what are the long-term consequences?
• how is it treated?
• what are the goals of treatment?

Histology & Pathohistology

• what are the histological features of a normal ovary?
• what are the histological features of a postmenopausal ovary?
• what are the histological features of a PCOS ovary?