TLDR About 5% of Thai university girls aged 17-19 have polycystic ovary syndrome, with moderate acne being a strong risk factor.
The study conducted at Mahidol University in Bangkok surveyed 548 female adolescents aged 17-19 years and found a 5.29% prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) using the Rotterdam criteria. Out of the initial group, 279 were identified as probable cases, and 248 underwent further evaluation. The research identified moderate acne and oligo- or amenorrhea as significant associated factors, with moderate acne being the strongest risk factor for PCOS, increasing the odds by up to 31.69 times. The study also noted the variability in PCOS phenotypes and the usefulness of ultrasound in diagnosis, even for obese girls. It highlighted the need for further community-based studies to better understand PCOS prevalence among Thai adolescents. The study was supported by the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
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