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===Skin===
===Skin===
He or she also will check out the areas of increased hair growth, so try to allow the natural hair growth for a few days before the visit.
* [[Hyperpigmentation]] of the skin at the nape of the neck, axillae, area beneath the breasts, and exposed areas.
* Excessive body hair in a male distribution pattern
* [[Acne]]


===Abdomen===
===Abdomen===

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Overview

Physical Examination

Your doctor will take a medical history, perform a physical exam, and possibly take some tests to rule out other causes of your symptoms. He may also check your body mass index.


Vital Signs

Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome may have elevated blood pressure, with a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg or higher and a diastolic blood pressure of 85 mm Hg or higher.

Skin

  • Hyperpigmentation of the skin at the nape of the neck, axillae, area beneath the breasts, and exposed areas.
  • Excessive body hair in a male distribution pattern
  • Acne

Abdomen

Patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have abdominal obesity.

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