Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Polycystic ovary syndrome?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Lifestyle change with the combined oral contraceptive
- Step 1: Polycystic ovary syndrome is treated with lifestyle change with the combined oral contraceptive.
Answer
Lifestyle change with the combined oral contraceptive.
Why not the others: 'Clomifene as first step for every patient': it is only for ovulation induction when pregnancy is wanted. 'Oral prednisolone': it is not used. 'Bilateral oophorectomy': it is not treatment.
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