A 27-year-old woman is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She has oligomenorrhea and hirsutism. Which medication is considered first-lin...

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A 27-year-old woman is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She has oligomenorrhea and hirsutism. Which medication is considered first-line for hirsutism management if she does not seek pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill

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Spironolactone alone

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Eflornithine cream

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Metformin

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Orlistat

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

A 27-year-old woman is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She has oligomenorrhea and hirsutism. Which medication is considered first-line for hirsutism management if she does not seek pregnancy?