Pattern of Dyslipidemia Among Adult Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

The study, involving 226 adult women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, found a high prevalence of dyslipidemia, with 80.1% of participants affected. The most common lipid abnormalities observed were increased triglycerides (75.7%) and decreased HDL-cholesterol (61.1%), while increased total cholesterol (17.7%) and LDL-cholesterol (14.5%) were less common. Dyslipidemia was particularly frequent in the 20-30 year age group, accounting for 51.9% of cases. The findings indicate that dyslipidemia is prevalent among young adult women with PCOS in the region, and the study recommends that regular dyslipidemia assessments should be a mandatory part of PCOS management to prevent long-term health complications.