Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at Various Hospitals, Palakkad: A Prospective Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Aim and Objectives: To monitor and assess the prevalence, risk factors, and treatment strategies of polycystic ovary syndrome. Materials and Methods: A prospective study was conducted in various hospitals of Palakkad from November 2016- April 2017. A total of 207 cases were collected. Patients of age between 15-50years with polycystic ovary syndrome were included in the study. Results and Discussion: The maximum number of patients belongs to 21-25 years. Risk factors of study population include hypothyroidism (69%), followed by cardiovascular disease, obesity, migraine etc. Medroxy progesterone (30%), Clomiphene citrate (23%), Ethinyl estradiol (16%), Metformin (15%) etc are given as treatment for PCOS. Conclusion: From the study it shows that the prevalent age group is 21-25 years. Hypothyroidism is the major risk factor for PCOS. Current treatment strategies include medroxy progesterone, clomiphene citrate, followed by ethinyl estradiol and metformin.
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Renatt . C. Francis, C. I. Sajeeth, Mini N. M.
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