Which is raised in polycystic ovarian syndrome?: (A) 17-a1pha-OH-progesterone, (B) FSH, (C) LH, (D) TSH
Answer is C. PCOS includes chronic non-ovulation and hyperandrogenemia associated with normal or raised estrogen (E2), raised LH, and low FSH/LH ratio. Age - 15-25 years Features- The raised E2 level causes negative feedback to pituitary resulting in diminished FSH, but raised LH. The involvement of adrenal glands is seen in raised androstenedione, dehydroepiandrosterone, testosterone and 17-alpha-Hydroxy-progesterone.