Gynecology: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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OBG · Gynecology

Sample item

What syndrome combines irregular ovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome commonly involves ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism, with polycystic ovarian morphology supporting diagnosis in the correct clinical context.

Option by option

  • A. Asherman syndrome

    Asherman syndrome is intrauterine adhesions causing menstrual disturbance.

  • B. Ovarian torsion

    Ovarian torsion is an acute vascular emergency.

  • C. Polycystic ovary syndrome (correct)

    Correct: PCOS combines ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism.

  • D. Molar pregnancy

    Molar pregnancy is abnormal trophoblastic proliferation.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is C, Polycystic ovary syndrome. Polycystic ovary syndrome commonly involves ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism, with polycystic ovarian morphology supporting diagnosis in the correct clinical context.

Why is "Asherman syndrome" not the answer?

Asherman syndrome is intrauterine adhesions causing menstrual disturbance.

Why is "Ovarian torsion" not the answer?

Ovarian torsion is an acute vascular emergency.

Why is "Molar pregnancy" not the answer?

Molar pregnancy is abnormal trophoblastic proliferation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gynecology in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct: PCOS combines ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Gynecology?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.