Clinico-Sonographic Correlation and Predictors of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

This study conducted at Bangladesh Medical University assessed the correlation between clinical symptoms and ultrasound findings in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) aged 18-40 years. The research found that 70% of participants exhibited bilateral polycystic ovarian morphology. Strong positive correlations were identified between oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility, and bilateral polycystic ovaries. Additionally, acne, hirsutism, and a BMI ≥30 showed moderate correlations. Oligomenorrhea emerged as the strongest predictor of bilateral polycystic ovarian morphology, followed by infertility, amenorrhea, acne, and obesity. The study concludes that clinical symptoms are strongly correlated with ultrasonographic presentations in PCOS, highlighting the hormonal-morphological pathogenesis of the condition.