An epidemiological survey: Effect of predisposing factors for PCOS in Indian urban and rural population

Bharathi, R; Swetha, S.; Neerajaa, J.; Madhavica, J. Varsha; Janani, Dakshina Moorthy; Rekha, Sachan; Ramya, S.; Balasundaram, Usha

doi:10.1016/j.mefs.2017.05.007

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“…The prevalence of PCOS in women residing in South Asian regions, particularly in Pakistani is rapidly increasing. According to an estimate, 52% of the women residing in the Indian subcontinent present with clinically signi cant symptoms of PCOS (16).…”

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A Community Based Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Health Related Quality of Life in Pakistani Females

Anjum¹,

Naz²,

Rehman³

2020

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Background: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder and its symptoms exist in most of young females. In Pakistan, PCOS diagnosis is being reported at an alarming rate, however the frequency of early diagnosis is very low.Objectives: Objective of this community based study was to find out prevalence of PCOS related symptomology based on Rotterdam criteria in Punjab district of Pakistan. Moreover, the relationship between health status and PCO related quality of life was also assessed.Methods: 1258 young females within the age range of 18-25 years participated in a cross sectional survey from the various colleges of Punjab District. The participants completed the questionnaire of Short Form-36, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Questionnaire and Clinical Profile Form.Results: There was an increased prevalence of one or two PCOS symptoms (i.e., Menstrual Irregularity and Hirtuism) in most of young females. Most of the females were not aware of the PCOS phenomenon. Furthermore, pearson correlation analysis on study scales revealed that with increase in PCOS symptomology, there are chances that quality of life will be poor.Discussion and Conclusion: These findings suggest that still most of educated females are largely unaware about PCOS symptoms, it needs further expansion in terms of educational seminars to promote awareness about risk factors. The results of this study can be used by educational institutions or health care centers for promoting PCOS awareness and contributing towards early diagnosis and prevention.

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A Community Based Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Health Related Quality of Life in Pakistani Females

Anjum¹,

Naz²,

Rehman³

2020

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“…3 Also studies have shown the prevalence of PCOS to be higher in urban areas as compared to rural areas which supports the higher incidence in the setting as it is an urban area. 5 It was seen that the maximum number of cases were reported in the age group ≤24 (76% of the total PCOD cases). Similar results were found in a prospective study conducted by Renatt C Francis in Palakkad where it was observed that the maximum number of PCOS patients of age belongs to 21-25 years (34.2%).6 So the estimated prevalent age group is 21-25 years.…”

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Incidence and risk factors of polycystic ovary syndrome among women in reproductive age group attending a tertiary health care hospital in Western Maharashtra

Shinde

Patil

2019

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age group. Though its incidence is markedly increasing, the awareness is still low; as a result it remains undiagnosed. Aim of this study was to find the incidence and risk factors of PCOS among women in reproductive age group, so as to encourage young women to seek timely treatment and prevent its long term complications.Methods: A study was conducted over a period of 1 year amongst 100 women attending the Gynecology OPD using a paper based questionnaire. General examination and the required laboratory tests were done to confirm the diagnosis.Results: It was found that the incidence of PCOS among the study population was 21%. Risk factors include lack of physical activity, irregular menstrual cycle, body mass index more than 25, and Waist-hip ratio above 0.86.Conclusions: It is seen that there is a need to educate women at an early stage to prevent the development of this syndrome and its early detection by them. This will facilitate the health professionals to start the treatment at a stage where the complications have not yet set in.

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“…[1] Studies shows that it affects 5-10% of this population. [2] It is a characteristic syndrome of ovarian dysfunction associated with hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation, endometrial hyperplasia and significant morbidity. Many other crucial body systems are also affected causing hirsutism, infertility, alopecia, menstrual irregularities and obesity.…”

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“…Although it is found that PCOS is common among middle and high-income urban population rather than in the rural population. [5] The women with PCOS have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance at an early stage. [4] Insulin resistance is the key feature of PCOS and it is characterised by hyperinsulinemia.…”

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An In silico approach for the identification of GRB2 inhibitors for the treatment of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Agarwal¹,

Nayarisseri²

2020

Proceedings of MOL2NET 2020, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Sciences, 6th Edition

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An epidemiological survey: Effect of predisposing factors for PCOS in Indian urban and rural population

Cited by 114 publications

References 8 publications

A Community Based Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Health Related Quality of Life in Pakistani Females

A Community Based Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Health Related Quality of Life in Pakistani Females

Incidence and risk factors of polycystic ovary syndrome among women in reproductive age group attending a tertiary health care hospital in Western Maharashtra

An In silico approach for the identification of GRB2 inhibitors for the treatment of <em>Polycystic ovary syndrome</em> <em>(</em><em>PCOS</em><em>)</em>

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