ASSESSMENT ON THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP ABOUT POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) AND ITS EFFECT ON REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES

ABSTRACT Introduction Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder affecting all age groups and presenting with myriad problems like menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, anovulatory infertility, and long-term complications like diabetes, cardiovascular problems, etc. Aim Study was aimed at finding the prevalence, characteristics, and various risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MS) in reproductive age group in our hospital. Materials and methods Using statistical table, a sample size of 131 was calculated and patients were recruited as per inclusion criteria. Polycystic ovarian syndrome was diagnosed by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)/European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) criteria. After informed consent, a detailed history was obtained and physical examination was carried out to assess, body weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist—hip ratio (WHR), and blood pressure (BP). Fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) were measured for each woman Results Prevalence of MS in our study was 45.8%; 26.7% of patients had a combination of increased waist circumference, raised triglycerides, and low HDL; 55.2% of patients had a fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels more than 100 mg%. Age of the patient was a statistically significant risk factor of MS with 100% of patients in the age group of 35 to 39 presenting with MC. Body mass index was also a statistically significant risk factor with 82.6% with BMI > 30 having MC. Other important risk factors include a WHR more than 0.95, presence of diabetes in mother or sister, and presence of acanthosis; 71% of patients with WHR more than 0.95 had MC. Age of menarche, duration of menstrual cycles, and hirsutism showed no significant relationship. Conclusion An outstanding fact that emerged in this study was that 94% of women with PCOS had HDL values <50 mg/dL. And 58% had triglycerides more than 150 mg/dL. Hence, lifestyle modification and early intervention will hopefully spare long-term complication of PCOS. How to cite this article Madusudhanan RR, Nambisan B, Brahmanandan M, Radha S. Study on the Prevalence and Characteristics of Metabolic Syndrome in Women of Reproductive Age Group with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2017;9(4):341-347.

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

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20175010 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (11) ◽

pp. 4971 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

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.

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ROLE OF STHAULYA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OBESE PCOS: A REVIEW

International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy ◽

10.7897/2277-4343.1106195 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 102-104

Author(s):

Bindya R ◽

Maya Balakrishnan ◽

Giby Thomas

Keyword(s):

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Endocrine Dysfunction ◽

Menstrual Irregularities ◽

Exact Correlation ◽

Ovarian Syndrome ◽

Reproductive Age Group

The polycystic ovarian syndrome is an extremely prevalent heterogeneous disorder affecting women in the reproductive age group. Symptoms may include menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, or another endocrine dysfunction. Women with PCOS are more likely to be obese and are evident by their elevated BMIs and Waist: Hip ratios. These ratios reflect an android or central pattern of obesity which are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease one of the long-term consequences of PCOS. Obesity or sthoulya is a Santharpanajanya roga. Athisthoulyam is also mentioned under Ashtou ninditha purushas. An exact correlation of PCOS cannot be found in our classics; rather most clinical features are seen scattered among the symptoms and diseases mentioned in the context of Streeroga. Main menstrual irregularities seen in PCO women are oligomenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, and DUB which are found in the context of Artava Vyapat like Artavakshaya, Nashtartava, and Asrigdhara respectively. Anovulation resulting in amenorrhoea can be compared with Vandya yonivyapat and Pushpagni Jataharini.

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Knowledge & Factors Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among Reproductive Age Group Women of Selected Rural Versus Urban Areas of Vadodara

International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation ◽

10.37200/ijpr/v24i5/pr2020716 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (5) ◽

pp. 7082-7086

Author(s):

Vruti Patel

Keyword(s):

Urban Areas ◽

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Ovarian Syndrome ◽

Reproductive Age Group

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Assessment of determinants of polycystic ovarian syndrome in women in reproductive age group attending tertiary healthcare facility in southern Maharashtra

Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research ◽

10.18231/2394-2754.2018.0085 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 372-376

Keyword(s):

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽

Healthcare Facility ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Tertiary Healthcare ◽

Ovarian Syndrome ◽

Reproductive Age Group

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Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude Towards HIV Among Women of Reproductive Age Group in a Public Sector Hospital

Journal of Surgery Pakistan ◽

10.21699/jsp.22.3.6 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

Keyword(s):

Public Sector ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Public Sector Hospital ◽

Reproductive Age Group

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Prevalence of Goiter and Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Demba Gofa Woreda, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1155/2020/5102329 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Befikaduwa Zekarias ◽

Frehiwot Mesfin ◽

Bezatu Mengiste ◽

Adane Tesfaye ◽

Lemma Getacher

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Iodine Deficiency ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Iodized Salt ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reproductive Age Group

Background. Iodine deficiency disorder is a major public health problem in Ethiopia that is more common in women of reproductive age. However, it is not well addressed and there is a lack of information on its prevalence and associated factors in women of reproductive age group. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess goiter prevalence and associated factors among women of reproductive age in the Demba Gofa woreda, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was used among 584 randomly selected women in the reproductive age group from February 05 to April 20, 2016. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the study kebeles, and a systematic random sampling technique was used to select the study samples. Data were collected through a pretested questionnaire, and the goiter examination was done clinically for each participant. The collected data were coded and entered into a computer for statistical analysis using EpiData version 3.2 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Variables with a P value ≤0.25 in bivariate logistic regression analysis were entered into multivariate logistic regression analysis, and finally, variables with a P value <0.05 in multivariate logistic regression were considered significantly associated with the dependent variable. Results. The total goiter rate was 43%, 95% CI = 39.2–46.9. Cassava consumption (AOR: 2.02, 95% CI: 1.03–4), salt wash before use (AOR: 3.14, 95% CI: 1.1–11.3), salt use after >2 months of purchase (AOR: 11, 95% CI: 5–26), family history of goiter (AOR: 4.6, 95% CI: 1.4–15.8), and poor knowledge of iodized salt (AOR: 2.7, 95% CI: 1.4–5.5) were significant factors associated with goiter. Conclusion. Iodine deficiency was found to be severe in women of reproductive age in the study area. This showed that women of reproductive age, especially during pregnancy, are exposed to iodine deficiency and its adverse effects at delivery. Thus, they need urgent supplementation with iodine, improved access to foods rich in iodine, and intake of iodized salt. Additionally, health education should focus on the importance of iodized salt, the proper method of use, and the prevention of iodine deficiency, which are highly recommended to minimize the problem.

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