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Physical exam for polycystic ovary syndrome

A physical exam for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) includes checking for:

High blood pressure.
Excess hair growth (hirsutism) on the face, chest, stomach, thumbs, or toes.
Weight gain or upper body obesity and measuring your body mass index (BMI).
Acne.
Dark skin patches (acanthosis nigricans) on the neck, groin, or underarms or in skin folds.
Skin tags (acrochordons) in the armpits or neck area.
An enlarged thyroid.
Enlarged external female genitals, such as an enlarged clitoris.

A bimanual pelvic exam and speculum exam are also done to check for enlarged or abnormal ovaries.

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By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	Sarah Anne Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Revised	January 28, 2010

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Last Updated: January 28, 2010

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