PREVALENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH DEMOGRAPHICS

ABSTRACT Objective: To find out the prevalence, lifestyle modifications and medications prescribed in polycystic ovary syndrome. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: In different health care settings of Punjab Pakistan, from Jul 2018 to Sep 2018. Methodology: A structure...

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Published inPakistan Armed Forces medical journal Vol. 70; no. 2; pp. 498 - 502
Main Authors Sadeeqa, Saleha, Irshad, Komal, Hafiza Hina Ashraf, Ammara, Umm e, Fiaz, Rabia, Islam, Nazra, Bushra Ali Sherazi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Rawalpindi Knowledge Bylanes 30.04.2020
AsiaNet Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
Army Medical College Rawalpindi
Subjects
Acne
Age
Androgens
Birth control
Body mass index
Demographics
Diabetes
Diet
Exercise
Family medical history
Females
Glucose
Hormones
Hospitals
Infertility
Insulin
Insulin resistance
Islam
Lifestyles
management
medication
Menstruation
Metabolism
Miscarriage
Obesity
Patients
Physical fitness
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Pregnancy
Pakistan
Lahore Pakistan
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective: To find out the prevalence, lifestyle modifications and medications prescribed in polycystic ovary syndrome. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: In different health care settings of Punjab Pakistan, from Jul 2018 to Sep 2018. Methodology: A structured data collection form was filled by face to face interviews with patients. Female patients with a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in the age range of 15-45 years were included and a total of 200 patients participated. Results: Demographics of the respondents had association with frequency of miscarriage(p<0.001), medication prescribed(p<0.001), physical exercise(p<0.001) and diet plan(p<0.001). Most of the patients had their body mass index in the range of overweight and obese. Treatment included drug therapy in 40% patients and lifestyle modification(regular exercise and dietary changes) were recommended in 60% of the patients. Metformin and contraceptives were most commonly prescribed drugs without causing any significant adverse drug reactions. Conclusion: It is concluded that polycystic ovary syndrome prevails higher in 30-45 years age, treatment usually starts with drug therapy along with lifestyle changes like weight loss, dietary changes and exercise. Metformin and oral contraceptives were most commonly prescribed drugs.
ISSN:0030-9648
2411-8842