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Question 10A 27-year-old woman is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of PCOS?%u2022Oligomenorrhea%u2022Hirsutism%u2022Obesity%u2022Infertility%u2022Primary amenorrheaAnswer: Primary amenorrheaExplanation: Primary amenorrhea (never having had a menstrual period) is not a typical feature of PCOS. PCOS usually presents with secondary amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea (infrequent periods). Other typical features of PCOS include hirsutism (excessive hair growth), obesity, and infertility due to anovulation. PCOS is characterized by hyperandrogenism and ovulatory dysfunction, but affected women typically have had periods at some point.