Title: To Study the Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) among young adult female.
Author: Sony Mourya , Aakanksha Gupta, Mrunal Khandagale
Introduction:
PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. The cause of polycystic ovary syndrome isn’t well understood, but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. For this research, we’re taking young Adult Women (18 to 30 years old).
Objective:
To understand the frequency of young adult female having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Literature Review:
1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
According to this article, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 5 – 20% of women of reproductive age worldwide. This condition is characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovarian morphology with excessive androgen production by the ovaries being a key feature of PCOS. PCOS increases the risk for type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, venous thromboembolism and endometrial cancer. The treatment includes lifestyle changes, medication and potential surgery. ( Robert Norman et all, 2004)
2. Effect of Lifestyle Change on Symptoms of PCOS
According to this article, PCOS is a complex endocrine disorder that affects 6% to 10% of women in reproductive age. Lifestyle changes include diet, exercise and behavioural modification, appear to improve the metabolic and reproductive abnormalities of overweight obese girls with PCOS. Which in turn reduces all the risk factors and consequences associated with PCOS. (Somaya Ouda Abd Elmenim et all, 2016)
Data Collection:
Data Analysis:
Questions I have acne on my face? I have an irregular menstrual cycle? I have dark patches on my skin? I have excess body hair growth? I know the symptoms of PCOS?
Mean (X) 3.236111111 2.680555556 2.486111111 2.819444444 3.180555556
S.D 1.429005914 1.508906785 1.278126441 1.387330895 1.456664035
S.E 0.1684099621 0.17782637 0.1506286456 0.1634985139 0.1716695028
Z 1.402002044 -1.796383992 -3.411627894 -1.104325362 1.051762559
Result H0 H0 H0 H0 H0
H0- young adult female have no acne on their face
H0-Young adult female do not have an irregular menstrual cycle
H0- young adult female do not have dark patches on their skin
H0- young adult female do not have excess body hair growth
H0- Young adult female do not know the symptoms of PCOS
Conclusion:
From this research, we can conclude as follows:
Young adult female has no acne on their face.
Young adult female does not have an irregular menstrual cycle.
Young adult female does not have dark patches on their skin.
Young adult female does not have excess body hair growth.
Young adult female does not know the symptoms of PCOS.
References:
• Robert Norman, Ruijin Wu, Marcin Stankiewicz, Australasian Med Publ Co Ltd, 2004
• Helena J Teede, Samantha K Hutchison, Sophia Zoungas, Trends in Endocrinoloy & Metabolism, 18, 2007