hrp0084p3-991 | Gonads | ESPE2015

Pelvic MRI as Alternative to Pelvic us for the Diagnosis of PCOS in Overweight and Obese Adolescent Girls

Kayemba-Kay Simon , Heron Anne , Benosman Sidi Mohamed

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrinopathy in women of childbearing age, affecting 5–10% women in this age group. Its suggestive cardinal features are hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction and/or polycystic ovary appearance. The diagnostic gold standard tool is pelvic ultrasound (PUS) which may be limited in overweight and obese adolescent girls.Objective and hypotheses: To evaluate the contribution of pel...