Ovarian Disorders

Ovarian Cysts

Unilateral pelvic pain

Dx: Ultrasound

Tx: Usually resolves spontaneously

Ovarian Torsion

Ovarian torsion is more likely to happen if the patient has ovarian cysts!

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Amenorrhea, Obesity, Hirsutism

***3:1 LH:FSH ratio***

String of pearls appearance on ultrasound

Tx: Diet, exercise, OCPs, Spironolactone (hirsutism), Metformin, Clomiphene

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