{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among Young Women of a University in Central Gujarat - A Cross-sectional Study.
{Author}: Shringarpure K;Baxi R;Sheth M;Patel P;Parmar V;Baxi S;
{Journal}: Indian J Public Health
{Volume}: 67
{Issue}: 4
{Year}: 2023 Oct 1
{Factor}: 2.219
{DOI}: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_1508_22
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common reproductive endocrinological disorders affecting 6%-8% of women in reproductive years. An early liberal PCOS screening appears to be a cost-effective strategy, benefiting earlier diagnosis and intervention.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>The objectives are to measure the prevalence of PCOS and factors associated with PCOS among young girl students of a University in Central Gujarat.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>All consenting girl medical students enrolled in MBBS curriculum during 2013-2017 were given a self-administered questionnaire (for signs and symptoms of PCOS), taking due prior permissions; during January 2018-June 2019. Using Rotterdam (2006) criteria, those who were screened for PCOS were subjected to abdominal ultrasonography (USG) and if required, laboratory investigations (random blood sugar, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and free testosterone). The proportion of young women having PCOS as per the Rotterdam and European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (EHSRE) Criteria are reported.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The study enrolled 308 girl medical students. More than one-tenth of the study participants (11.7%, 36/308) had confirmed PCOS (Rotterdam Criteria). As per the EHSRE criteria, 24/36 had classic PCOS, 11/36 had ovulatory phenotype, and 01/36 had the non-hyperandrogenic phenotype PCOS. USG was required in 123/308 (39%); of which 91 consented and 16/91 (18%) had conclusive PCOS. Twenty-three girls required laboratory investigations, of which two had abnormal values suggestive of PCOS. Irregular menses and hirsutism were significantly associated with the PCOS (P < 0.05).<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The proportion of young medical students with PCOS was 12%. Irregular menses and hirsutism were significantly associated with PCOS.