Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Presenting with Delayed Menarche and Clitoromegaly

    February 2022 in “ Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews ”
    Sule Sa'adatu T, Anekwe Shedrach
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    TLDR PCOS can cause unusual symptoms like late puberty and enlarged clitoris, making diagnosis difficult.
    The document discusses a case of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a young woman who exhibited atypical symptoms such as delayed menarche and clitoromegaly, without the common feature of abnormal facial hair. The patient's physical examination showed a height of 1.48 m, a weight of 47.8 kg, a BMI of 21.8 kg/m^2, moderate acne on her face, chest, and upper back, and excessive hair on her arms and legs. The case highlights the diagnostic challenges of PCOS, particularly in young women, and the potential complications associated with the condition, including metabolic effects like type 2 diabetes.
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