Presentation of women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department SMS, Medical College, Affiliated to Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Research Article
International Journal of Life Science Research Archive, 2023, 04(02), 001–005.
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2023.4.2.0044
Publication history:
Received on 12 February 2023; revised on 29 March 2023; accepted on 31 March 2023
Abstract:
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience a variety of symptoms, based on their age, endocrinal and metabolic disturbances. The women seek medical help chiefly due to cosmetic or reproductive reasons. The study was undertaken to study the phenotypes and presentations of women with PCOS. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 110 women with PCOS fulfilling Rotterdam criteria. Detailed history pertaining to symptoms was taken. General physical examination and complete systemic examination was done. Body mass index [BMI] was calculated. Observations were recorded and inferences drawn. P value <0.05 was taken as significant. The commonest phenotype in the study was type D,most women were between 22-26 years age,66% of these were unmarried. The chief complaint which made the patient seek medical help was oligomenorrhoea, infertility, hirsutism and acne. Since women are not aware of the syndrome and its long term effects – diabetes mellitus, hypertension, there is a need to sensitize women regarding their health, which will help them seek medical help sooner.
Keywords:
Hyperandrogenism; Obesity; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Rotterdam
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