Clinico-Sonographic Correlation and Predictors of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

    November 2025 in “ Journal of Rangpur Medical College ”
    Bilkis Ferdous, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Hasina Khatun, Tanzila Halim, Reefaat Rahman, Shereen Yousuf
    TLDR Oligomenorrhea is the strongest predictor of PCOS severity.
    This study conducted at Bangladesh Medical University assessed the relationship between clinical features and ultrasound findings in women with PCOS, revealing that clinical symptoms such as oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, and infertility are strongly correlated with bilateral polycystic ovarian morphology. The study involved women aged 18-40 and used the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosis. Oligomenorrhea emerged as the strongest predictor of PCOS severity, followed by infertility and amenorrhea. Acne and obesity also showed moderate correlations, while hirsutism was of borderline significance. These findings highlight the importance of considering both hormonal and morphological factors in understanding PCOS.
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