Which is raised in polycystic ovarian syndrome?
Correct Answer: LH
Description: 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.
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