[Ultrasound criterion for the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome: ovarian stroma/total area ratio].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the diagnostic value of ultrasound parameters of ovarian stroma area (S), total ovarian area (A) and S/A ratio for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).


METHODS
The A, S and S/A ratio were determined by use of transvaginal pelvic ultrasound, and serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone (T) were assayed in 58 PCOS patients and 60 controls. Of 58 PCOS patients, 32 underwent hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp technique (HGCT).


RESULTS
Patients with PCOS showed significantly higher ovarian S and S/A ratio when compared to the control groups (P = 0.045, P = 0.001, respectively). S/A ratio and S were significantly related to HGCT results and T.


CONCLUSIONS
The S/A ratio and S are of value in diagnosis of PCOS.
Qiu
Yan
Y
Centre of Assisted Reproductive Techniques, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing University of Medical Sciences, Chongqing 400016, China.
Liu
Jing
J
Zhou
Yong-fang
YF
Gui
Wen-wu
WW
Liu
Shu-wen
SW
Wang
Fu-lan
FL
Zhang
Hong-ying
HY
Ma
Zhi
Z
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000097:blood; D015309:Glucose Clamp Technique / Q000379:methods; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test; D006801:Humans; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D010053:Ovary / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood; D014463:Ultrasonography
D013739:Testosterone; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone