A Prospective Observational Study on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and its Impact on Quality of Life in Women in Correlation to Age, BMI and Various Factors.

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder characterized by oligomenorrhoea, anovulation and hyperandrogenism. PCOS mainly occurs at the age of puberty. Symptoms mainly include irregular menstrual cycles, anovulation, and acne. The pathophysiology of PCOS involves the primary ovarian abnormalities, endocrine alterations, and metabolic modifiers such as anti-Mullerian hormone, insulin resistance. Diagnosis criteria includes mainly menstrual irregularities, ultrasound scanning and LH and FSH ratio .Treatment includes oral contraceptive pills, metformin ,local treatments for hirsutism and acne . Non-pharmacological treatment includes diet changes, regular exercises, and weight loss. Early diagnosis of PCOS can improve the quality of life.