Beatrice is a 35-year-old client who has been experiencing lighter periods for the past few months and even missed a period of 1 month. On ultrasound, the nurse observes that Beatrice's ovaries are enlarged. Laboratory tests indicate an elevated luteinizing hormone level but normal estrogen and follicle-stimulating hormone levels. Which cause of amenorrhea should the nurse suspect most in Beatrice's case?

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by symptoms such as irregular or light periods, and it can lead to enlarged ovaries as observed in Beatrice's ultrasound. Elevated luteinizing hormone levels are also commonly seen in PCOS, while estrogen and follicle-stimulating hormone levels can remain within the normal range.

Beatrice Is a 35-Year-Old Client Who Has Been Experiencing Lighter