TLDR Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common in urban areas, possibly due to lifestyle and diet, and ignoring it can lead to serious health issues.
In a cross-sectional study conducted between December 2015 and May 2017, researchers assessed the prevalence and risk factors of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among 2400 women of reproductive age in Haryana, India. The study found that 94 women (4.21%) had PCOS, with a higher proportion (71%) residing in urban regions compared to rural regions (29%). The PCOS phenotypes were 30% clinical hyperandrogenism (hirsutism), 64% biochemical hyperandrogenism, 35% polycystic ovaries, 16% hirsutism with menstrual irregularities, 10% menstrual irregularities with polycystic ovaries, 52% menstrual irregularities with hyperandrogenism, 14% polycystic ovaries with hirsutism, and 19% polycystic ovaries with hirsutism and hyperandrogenism. The researchers concluded that lifestyle and dietary factors might contribute to the higher prevalence of PCOS in urban regions, and ignoring PCOS could lead to serious long-term health consequences. They recommended promoting lifestyle changes and continuous surveys for better management.
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