Evaluation of Socio-demographic and Clinical Profiles among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Kushtia
Abstract
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting up to 20% of women of reproductive age. Lack of ovulation and androgen over activity are key features of PCOS. This study aimed at evaluating the socio-demographic and clinical profiles among women with PCOS. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Kushtia Medical College, Kushtia among 100 purposively selected patients with H/O PCOS attended Kushtia Medical College Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology outdoor and the private chambers at Kushtia from January 2023 to December 2023. Rotterdam criteria were used for the diagnosis of the PCOS. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics along with investigation findings were collected and statistical analyses were executed by using SPSS version 26.0. Results: Among 100 respondents the mean age was 23.38±4.765 years and majority (60.0%) of participants fell within the age group of 21-30 years. Majorities (76.0%) were housewives; students were 19.0% and 81% of patients were married. Anthropometric measurements showed the mean height was 1.5111±0.04535 meter, mean weight was 59.94±13.416 kg, mean BMI was 26.2821±5.7352 kg/m2 and majorities (37%) were overweight. Regarding age at menarche, majority (59%) were 12-15 years. All patients had no family H/O PCOS. Among married women majority (92.6%) had H/O infertility, 61.7% treated PCOS previously, of which 46% used metformin, 42%…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cross-sectional, done in people. Its evidence level is 4 of 5 (Low · observational). Observational designs can show an association but not prove cause. Reported size: 100 participants or records.
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