Clinical Profile of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients In Tertiary Care Hospital
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2021-09
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Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation Ahmednagar
Abstract
Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is common gynecological endocrinopathy characterized by chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism affecting 5-10% of women worldwide. It is a heterogenous, multifactorial, complex genetic disorder with uncertain etiology and is one of the most common treatable cause of infertility. Aim:To study the various clinical presentations in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Methodology: Present study is cross sectional observational study carried out in tertiary care center. This study was performed in the Out Patient Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Results: The mean age of 41 patients in the study was 23.6 years. Most common presenting symptom in patients is menstrual irregularities (89%) followed by infertility and hirsutism. USG (abdomen & pelvis) showing polycystic ovarian syndrome ovaries. Around 39% patients with PCOS developed insulin resistance. Conclusion:PCOS is more prevalent disorder among women of reproductive age with lifelong complications. Most challenging aspects of this syndrome is its ambiguous diagnostic criteria and wide complexity of characteristics
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Amenorrhea, Infertility, Oligomenorrhea, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Citation
Gavali Dr. Urmila, Pawar Dr. Mayuri, Aher Dr. Gautam, Shinde Dr. Suhas. Clinical Profile of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients In Tertiary Care Hospital. VIMS Health Science Journal. 2021 Sept; 8(3): 99-103