| Polycystic ovarian syndrome is most common endocrine disorders in women affecting reproductive age. Primary defect
in PCOS is not defined but present with clinical symptoms such as menstrual irregularities – oligomenorrhea [infrequent
menstruation more than 35days],weight gain,Hirsutism, acne, alopecia, ovaries are large or cyst, skintag, insulin
resistance and in older age increased the risk of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular problems, Dyslipidemia, infertility. This
study to estimate the prevalence of PCOS among female medical college student in Our Medical College. It is a cross
sectional study among female medical college students. This study will be conducted with 300 students between the age
group of [17-25years].All students were advised to do Biochemical, Hormonal and Ultrasonography investigations to
evaluate the diagnosis of PCOS under Rotterdam’s Criteria at the department of Obstetric and Gynecology. Out of 300
student girls, the result came for this study with 27.42% students had Normal BMI,42.74% students were
Overweight,20.96 % students were Obese,8.9% students were Underweight, 37.33% students had acne, 75.8% students
had Menstrual irregularities, 8.66% students had Hirsutism, Ultrasonography report reveals 57% students were diagnosed
as PCOS in college student. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is non – communicable disorder affecting women with
symptoms and evaluation of biochemical, hormonal and ultrasonography can predict a hallmark diagnosis of PCOS.
Prevalance of PCOS among Medical college students study reveals 41.33 % were advised to change life style
modification, dietary habits, proper diagnosis and treatment with Gynecology consultantddd |
