Shabnam Abbas, Amjad Sattar, Nauman Al-qamari.
Frequency of Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome in Reproductive Age Women.
J Dow Uni Health Sci Jan ;12(2):53-7.

Objective: To determine the frequency of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOs) amongst the reproductive age women by ultrasound. Method: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Dow Institute of Radiology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Ojha campus, Karachi. The study period spanned from May - October, 2017. All women of reproductive age group (18 - 39 years) having complaints of infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels resulting in excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), severe acne or male-pattern baldness were included. A detailed history of past gynecological events along with demographic characteristics was also obtained. Results: Of total 1500 women, mean age was 28.01 ±5.71 years. PCOs was found positive in 216 (14.4%) women. Multivariable analysis revealed that age (OR 2.88, 95% CI 1.97-4.19), nulliparity (AOR 5.03, 95% CI 2.84-8.91), primiparity (AOR 3.14, 95% CI 1.50-6.57), history of hormonal intake (AOR 1.18, 95% CI 0.72-1.92), and hirsutism (AOR 4.55, 95% CI 2.45-8.46) were significantly more likely while weight gain (OR 0.40, 95% CI 0.25-0.63) was significantly less likely to have PCOs. Conclusion: The findings of our study have showed higher frequency of PCOs. Furthermore, increased age, nulliparity, primiparity, history of hormonal intake, and hirsutism were found to be significant associated factors.

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