Prevalence, Phenotypes, and Comorbidities of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among Indian Women

    October 2024 in “ JAMA Network Open ”
    Mohd Ashraf Ganie, Subhankar Chowdhury, Neena Malhotra … Ranjith Sreedharan
    Studysummary This study found that among reproductive-age women across India, there was a high prevalence of PCOS, with phenotype C being predominant and most women exhibiting metabolic abnormalities, highlighting the importance of integrating PCOS management into national health strategies.
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