Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Prevalence in Adult Unmarried Females Visiting a Territory Care Hospital

Abstract

Background: Among women of reproductive age, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine and metabolic illnesses.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in unmarried adult females visiting a Territory Care Hospital and to raise awareness of PCOS, promote early and successful medical interventions, and support the overall health of young, single females.

Methodology: In order to determine rate of prevalence of PCOS from May to November 2022, 180 unmarried females between the ages of 16 and 24 who were presenting to an outpatient gynaecology and dermatology clinic with menstrual irregularities or symptoms of hyperandrogenism participated in this prospective cross-sectional study. in accordance with Rotterdam, NIH, and AE-PCOS diagnostic standards. Menstrual irregularities (MI) are found, and the clinical hyper-androgenism was determined by utilising the modified Ferriman-Gallwey score to assess hirsutism. Prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and androgen hormone levels in blood were measured.

Results: This research showed acne, Oligomenorrhea, and hirsutism are the 3 most prevalent complaints in this study, with a prevalence rate of 55.6 percent for PCOS among all cases presented. This study also demonstrated a link between PCOS, sedentary lifestyles, and bad eating practises. LH and prolactin levels were significantly different between PCOS and non-PCOS. There is an abnormal LH/FSH ratio (2:1). Additionally, it demonstrates that ovarian volume significantly differed between those with and without PCOS.

Conclusions: Exercise and healthy eating are crucial lifestyle changes that can hopefully prevent PCOS.

Keywords: Hyperandrogenism (HA), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Menstrual Irregularities (MI), Hirsutism