Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Among Female Students at Qassim University, Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

    September 2018 in “ International journal of research - granthaalayah ”
    Noura Mohammed Al Bassam, Sarah Ali, Syed Raziur Rahman
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    TLDR Most female students at Qassim University know about PCOS, but there are still misunderstandings about it.
    In a study conducted at Qassim University involving 350 female students aged 18-25, it was found that 71% were aware of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and 12% were diagnosed with the condition. The most frequently reported symptom was hair loss (74%), followed by mood swings (67%) and acne (61%), while voice change was the least common symptom (8%). Despite the high awareness, there were misconceptions about PCOS, indicating a need for improved education on the syndrome. Additionally, 62% of the students diagnosed with PCOS were undergoing treatments, including hormonal therapy and surgical interventions.
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