The burden of the probable polycystic ovarian syndrome and its associated factor among college going late adolescents and young adults: a cross sectional analytical study in urban Puducherry, South India

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Devipriyaa Suresh ◽  
Venkatachalam Jayaseelan ◽  
Sudheera Sulgante ◽  
Gayathri Surendran ◽  
Gautam Roy
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
College Going ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Menstrual History ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

AbstractObjectivesPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common metabolic and reproductive disorders among women of reproductive age. In low income and developing countries like India, there are very high chances of developing PCOS due to marked variation between culture, ethnic groups, diet, lifestyle and genetic factors. This study aims to determine the burden of probable PCOS among college going students in Puducherry.MethodsA cross sectional study was carried out among students aged 18 years and above in a Government College for Women located in urban Puducherry. A total of 610 students were selected through a cluster random sampling technique. A pretested validated proforma was administered after obtaining informed consent.Results25.1% (21.8–28.7) of women were having probable PCOS, 18.7% (15.8–22.0) had irregular menstrual history, 8.4% (6.4–10.8) had Hirsutism and 2% (1.8–3.3) had both the symptoms. Regarding food habits, 43.1% were vegetarians and were having probable PCOS and this association was found to be statistically significant. No significant association was found between prevalence of probable PCOS and factors such as higher age, parental income, higher BMI and physical inactivity.ConclusionsThe present study found a high prevalence of probable PCOS among college going students, especially among study respondents who were obese, physically inactive and vegetarians compared to the counterpart. Earlier detection and proper management of the symptoms can avoid some major co-morbidity in the future. Therefore, screening is an important part in the diagnosis and management of PCOS among adolescent girls.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of polycystic ovarian syndrome among young women in Bhopal, Central India

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahesh Gupta ◽  
Daneshwar Singh ◽  
Manju Toppo ◽  
Angelin Priya ◽  
Soumitra Sethia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Waist Hip Ratio ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age groups. It is one of the leading causes of poor fertility. Risk factors include obesity, not enough physical exercise, and a family history. Most studies in India report prevalence of PCOS as 9.13% to 36%. Behaviour and life style modifications are important part of treatment for PCOS. A number of cases in the community due to lack of awareness and proper guidance, it remains undiagnosed. Aim of this study was to find the prevalence of PCOS among the young females of Bhopal city. Thus, risk assessment in the form of a survey would be one of the strategies to identify this syndrome early so as to encourage young women to seek timely treatment and prevent its long term complications. Methods: Non comparative cross sectional study for duration of 8 month. Results: The prevalence of PCOS in this study was 8.20%. Among all the risk factors, BMI ≥25 (P value < 0.0001) and waist hip ratio ≥0.85 (<0.0001) were strongly associated with the presence of PCOS and Lack of awareness, there were in girls (78.4%). Conclusions: Women who were having BMI ≥25 and waist hip ratio ≥0.85 should be educated about its complications and should be advised weight loss. Girls who had irregularity of menses and signs of hyperandrogenism should be investigated and must be managed accordingly. Early diagnosis of PCOS and its prompt treatment will help the girls to improve quality of life. 

scholarly journals A Study on the Clinical and Hormonal Profile of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (231) ◽  
Author(s):  
Achala Vaidya ◽  
Sweta Yadav ◽  
Anshu Vaidya
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hormonal Profile ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder in women of reproductive age and has a considerable metabolic, reproductive, and cardiovascular consequences. This study was designed to provide an overview of the presentation of PCOS in the Nepalese population attending a tertiary care hospital, specifically the clinical presentation and hormonal profile. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between September 14, 2019 to October 16, 2019 on patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital, after obtaining ethical clearance from Institutional Review Committee (Dated 03/09/2019) and informed consent from the patient or patient relatives. Data entry and analysis were done in Microsoft Excel 10. The data was statistically analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Results: The study included 100 PCOS patients. The mean age of the patients was 24.9 ± 4.52 years and the most common group was 26-34 years. The most common presenting symptom was menstrual irregularity which was seen in 86 (86%) of the patients, followed by weight gain in 55 (55%) of the patients. Thirty percent (30 in number) of the patients were overweight, while eleven (11%) of the patients had grade I obesity. Conclusions: PCOS has varying clinical manifestations, most commonly affecting the young women of reproductive age group. The commonest presenting complaint in the current study was menstrual abnormality. Majority of the patients had deranged hormonal profile which can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 DM. Thus, awareness regarding PCOS is important for early diagnosis and to prevent its sequalae to various complications.

scholarly journals Depressive and Anxiety Symptom Assessment in Adults with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Wadha K. Almeshari ◽  
Alanoud K. Alsubaie ◽  
Reham I. Alanazi ◽  
Yara A. Almalki ◽  
Nazish Masud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Anxiety Symptom ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Background. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathic disorder commonly affecting women in the reproductive age. These women have a possibility of developing depression and anxiety due to biochemical changes, concerns regarding physical appearance, and social pressure from infertility. Thus, the connection between PCOS, anxiety, and depression has a possible impact on patients’ quality of life. This study is aimed at assessing depression and anxiety symptoms among PCOS patients and their association with different socioeconomic aspects. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess depression and anxiety symptoms on 250 PCOS patients which were selected through consecutive sampling technique. Arabic versions of the HAM-A and HAM-D questionnaires were used alongside a demographic sheet to determine the socioeconomic and fertility status. Results. Prevalence of anxiety symptoms was reported among 100 (40%) of women and was found to be significantly higher in single women with a prevalence of 59 (48%) ( χ 2 = 5.8 , p value <0.01). Also, lower-income status and unemployment were associated with a significantly higher prevalence of anxiety 18 (67%) ( χ 2 = 10.3 , p value =0.03) and 71 (45%) ( χ 2 = 4.5 , p value =0.03) women, respectively. Depressive symptoms were reported among 122 (49%) participants. Conclusion. Single marital status, low income, and unemployment were predictors of anxiety. Tension was noted to be the most common anxiety symptom among participants while depressed mood and psychological anxiety were the most reported depressive symptoms. It is important to note the link between anxiety, PCOS, and depression when deciding treatment plans for affected women.

scholarly journals Clinical and sonographic features in infertile women with and without polycystic ovarian syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 2437
Author(s):  
Tenkeu A. Udofia ◽  
Faosat O. Jinadu ◽  
Abimbola T. Ottun ◽  
Ayokunle M. Olumodeji
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
State University ◽  
Polycystic Ovaries ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine cause of infertility affecting about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. This study determined the proportion of infertile women with PCOS and compared clinical and sonographic features in infertile women with PCOS and without PCOS.Methods: This was a prospective comparative cross-sectional study at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital over a 6 month period. One hundred and fifty two infertile women were recruited and had trans-vaginal ultrasonography for the presence and absence of polycystic ovaries. The diagnosis of PCOS was made using the Rotterdam criteria with other relevant socio-demographic and clinical data noted in the study proforma. Student t and chi-square tests were used as appropriate.Results: The prevalence of PCOS among infertile women was 32.9%. The mean age of infertile women diagnosed with PCOS and without PCOS was 33±4.90 and 32.71±5.00 years, respectively. Women with PCOS had significantly higher BMI than women without PCOS. Increased ovarian volume, peripheral follicular distribution and increased stromal echogenicity were observed in 60%, 74% and 94% of women with PCOS on trans-vaginal ultrasound compared to 11.8%, 2% and 2% of women without PCOS, respectively.Conclusions: The prevalence of PCOS among infertile women is high. Clinical characteristics of women with PCOS and women without PCOS are similar except in their BMI and features that constitute the diagnostic criteria for PCOS.

scholarly journals Prevalence and symptomatology of polycystic ovarian syndrome in Indian women: is there a rising incidence?

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4971 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anjali Choudhary ◽  
Shweta Jain ◽  
Priyanka Chaudhari
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Metabolic Disturbances ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Irregular Menses ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS] is a complex ill understood hormonal disorder resulting in myriads of symptoms like irregular menses, hyperandrogenism, metabolic disturbances and infertility. It occurs in about 8-11% of reproductive age group women. Recently changing lifestyles and rising obesity worldwide have contributed to rise in the incidence of PCOS. Objective of the present is to study the prevalence and symptomatology of PCOS in Indian women.Methods: 170 women in reproductive age group, with irregular menstrual cycles attending OPD, voluntarily participated in a cross sectional study. All were subjected to detailed history, examination and investigated with a battery of lab tests to confirm PCOS. Out of 170 women investigated 70 women with features of PCOS were included in the study (diagnosed as PCOS by NIH criteria).Results: The overall prevalence of PCOS in the study population was, 41%. It was 16% in married women and 24 % in unmarried girls. Common menstrual irregularity was-oligomenorrhea (40%), Menorrhagia (12.8%) amenorrhea (11%). Common symptoms were hirsutism, acne, infertility and alopecia.Conclusions: PCOS is rising in young women and to some extent the changing lifestyle in urban women may be linked to it. There in a world-wide increase in the incidence of obesity, diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome, PCOS and its accompanying insulin resistance is contributing to it. Treating PCOS and its complications is adding to health care burden.

scholarly journals Urban Rural Comparisons of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Burden among Adolescent Girls in a Hospital Setting in India

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swetha Balaji ◽  
Chioma Amadi ◽  
Satish Prasad ◽  
Jyoti Bala Kasav ◽  
Vandana Upadhyay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Serum Testosterone ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual History ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Background. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted disorder characterized by varying clinical presentations.Objective. The aim of this study was to determine urban and rural differences in the burden of polycystic ovarian syndrome among Indian adolescent females aged 12 to 19 years.Methods. A pilot cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of one month (August-September 2013) at Balaji Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. The final sample included 126 study participants located in various urban (50%,n=63) and rural (50%,n=63) settings. Information was gathered on sociodemographic and anthropometric characteristics, clinical history, occurrence of acne and hirsutism, serum testosterone levels, obstetric history, family history of chronic diseases, menstrual history, physical activity, and dietary intake.Results. Eighteen percent of the participants were confirmed of having PCOS by recent guidelines of Rotterdam Consensus for adolescent diagnosis of PCOS (presence of all three elements). Majority of the individuals with PCOS had an average age of 16 (SD = 2) (P=.02) years with an average age of menarche 12 years (SD = 1).Conclusion. The proportion of participants diagnosed with PCOS was higher among urban participants in comparison to rural participants.

scholarly journals Study of prevalence and determinants of polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls in rural area: a prospective study

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 3135
Author(s):  
Manisha M. Laddad ◽  
Nitin S. Kshirsagar ◽  
Gauri P. Shinde ◽  
Vaishnavi S. Shivade
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most frequent endocrinological disorder affecting 5-10% of women in the reproductive age. This prevalence ranging from 2.2% to 26% in adult women from 18-45 year. In a recent study the prevalence of a confirmed diagnosis of PCOS in adolescents aged 10 to 19 years was 5-15%, which increased to 10-22%. When undiagnosed cases with documented symptoms qualifying for PCOS according to NIH (National institute of Health) criteria were included. PCOS is a complex endocrine disorder which is most common in women of reproductive age. PCOS may first present in adolescence, but the incidence of PCOS in adolescence is not known, as diagnostic criteria for PCOS in the adolescent age-group is still not defined, PCOS symptoms tend to overlap with normal pubertal changes making the diagnosis even more challenging. The objective is to study prevalence and symptomatology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adolescent girls.Methods: Prospective Cross sectional study between April 2018 and March 2019. 150 adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 years attending OPD with oligomenorrhea, irregular menstrual cycle, obesity and/or hirsutism were advised for biochemical, hormonal, and ultrasonographic evaluation for diagnosis of PCOS on the basis of Rotterdam's criteria at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Deemed University, Karad, Maharashtra, India.Results: Prevalence of PCOS in the study was 17.33% in the study group.Conclusions: PCOS is increasingly encountered during adolescence, although the overall prevalence is low and evaluation of PCOS in adolescents is challenging. At this age, lifestyle modification is imperative to prevent long-term metabolic and reproductive complications.

scholarly journals Health Awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Its Complications in Lebanon: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hala Ahmadieh ◽  
Khaled Aboudib ◽  
Weam Dassouki ◽  
Loulwa Charbaji ◽  
Mohammad Ali Ali El-Dassouki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Abstract Background: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder that has many different presentations in females. However, females with this disorder, and due to their lack of awareness, usually have delayed diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this study is to assess knowledge about PCOS amongst Lebanese women in the reproductive age group.Methods: Cross sectional study was performed on 421 women of age group 18-51 years from all governorates in Lebanon. Written informed consent and participants were included through the help of convenient sampling. A well-conducted questionnaire was constructed and the study was approved by the Institutional Review Board’s Committee at Beirut Arab University (BAU) prior to data collection. Data entry was completed with SPSS (IBM version 23.1) and analyzed descriptive measurements like mean and standard deviation were used for quantitative variables, whereas percentages were used for qualitative variables. Frequencies were assessed for categorical variables. Chi-Square test and P-values, were used to compare between qualitative variables.Results: Among 421 participants, 75% were aware of the term PCOS. More than 60% knew about the various signs and symptoms associated with PCOS but around half were aware about its complications. Around two-third agreed that exercise was one of the methods that could alleviate PCOS symptoms, and around 57% agreed that weight loss could decrease symptoms as well.Conclusions: The results of the present study show that Lebanese women were aware of common symptoms of PCOS. On the other hand, their knowledge was minimal regarding more complex manifestations and complications of PCOS.

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