Hospital-Based Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Omani Women

The study conducted at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital from July 2006 to December 2010 aimed to assess the prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among 3644 Omani women of reproductive age who attended the gynecology clinic. It identified 255 cases of PCOS, resulting in a hospital-based prevalence of 7.0%. The highest frequency of PCOS was found in the 25-34 age group and the Muscat region. The prevalence in 2010 was calculated at 2.8% per 1000 patients with a 95% confidence interval of 0.7 to 9.6. The study concluded that the prevalence of diagnosed PCOS among Omani women is comparable to other countries, but also highlighted the need for broader population-based studies to better understand PCOS prevalence in Oman. The research had strengths such as consistent data collection, but also faced limitations like retrospective data extraction and inconsistent medical record reporting. No conflicts of interest were reported.