Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Prevalence and Impact on the Wellbeing of Australian Women Aged 16-29 Years

    L. Chitra Varanasi, Asvini K Subasinghe, Yasmin Jayasinghe, Emma T. Callegari, Suzanne M. Garland, Alexandra Gorelik, John D. Wark
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    TLDR Many young Australian women think they have PCOS, but only a few are diagnosed correctly, causing unnecessary worry.
    The study investigated the prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in a sample of Australian women aged 16-29 and its impact on their wellbeing. It found a 12% prevalence rate using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) criteria, with a discrepancy between self-reported PCOS (8%) and NIH criteria diagnosis (12%). The study revealed that only 35% of self-reported cases were confirmed by NIH criteria, indicating potential over-diagnosis and the resulting unnecessary stress, particularly concerning fertility issues. The research, which included 254 participants for NIH criteria prevalence and 300 for self-reported prevalence, highlighted the need for standardized diagnostic criteria and better education on PCOS to prevent undue anxiety.
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