#Ultrasound in #Pcos

#Ultrasound in #Pcos...

1. ·TVS is a highly sensi??e test for iden?.a?}v of Polycys? ovaries.
(PCOS).
·Polycys? ovaries are detected by TVS (Trans vaginal sonography) in approximately
·Antral follicles are small follicles in the ovary ranging in size from 2-9 mm and grow over 10-12days in a
menstrual cycle to select one dominant follicle which matures and releases the ovum.
75% of women with clinical diagnosis of PCOS (1).
·Ultrasound is one of the criteria for the diagnosis of polycys? ovarian syndrome
·An AFC(Antral follicular count) of more than 12 in one or both ovaries of size 2-9mm arranged either
peripherally or diffusely with a dense increased Volume of ovarian stroma.(2)
·Recent guideline say AFC >25 in one or both ovaries is considered as USG criteria of PCOS.(3)
3
·Ovarian volume of greater than 10cm with no follicles measuring over 10mm in diameter is considered as
PCOS.
Ultrasound in PCOS
3. Human Reproduction update 2014; 20(3): 334-52
2. Clinical Endocrinology 1991
1. Gardener's Text Book of ART 5th Edition Page 676
References.
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