An Indian Evidence-Based Study of Prevalence, Phenotypic Features, and Lifestyle Modifications of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients

    June 2021 in “ Journal of gynecology and womens health ”
    Roya Rozati
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    TLDR The study found that PCOS affects about 6.5-6.8% of women in both urban and rural areas of Telangana, India, and highlighted the importance of lifestyle changes for management.
    This study conducted in Telangana, India, from December 2018 to December 2020, screened 688 women for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), enrolling 573 patients. The prevalence of PCOS was found to be 6.5-6.8% in both urban and rural areas. The PCOS phenotypes included clinical hirsutism (8%), alopecia (7%), Acanthosis (3%), Acne (6%), and USG (35%). Hormonal Assay was 75% in urban and 25% in rural women with PCOS. Hyperinsulinemia was more common in probable PCOS cases. The study emphasized the importance of lifestyle modifications and screening for associated risk factors in managing PCOS.
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