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
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Studysummary This study found that the prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome among women of reproductive age in urban and rural areas of Hyderabad, Telangana, is between 6.5% and 6.8%.
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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.
