Prevalence and Presenting Features of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Iraqi Obese Females | ||
| Iraqi Journal of Embryos and Infertility Researches | ||
| Article 1, Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2014, Pages 14-18 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Faris Abdul Kareem Khazaal; Abdul Hadi Liebi; nsaf Jasim Mahmoud | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) constitutes the most common endocrinopathy of women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS manifest hyperandrogenemia, hyperinsulinemia, and hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis aberrations. Objective: The objective of the present study was to find the prevalence and the presenting features of PCO patients and associated manifestations in relation to biochemical and anthropometric parameters in adult obese women attending obesity research and therapy unit. Methods: Patients diagnosed as PCOS according to Androgen Excess and PCOS Society/2009 criteria were grouped into two groups: those with BMI less than 30kg/m2 and those with BMI 30kg/m2 and more. Blood was drawn for biochemical and hormonal assay. Information tabulated, means and percentages used, and the results were analyzed. Results: The number of adult females 20-40 years of age attending Obesity research and therapy unit (ORTU) during February 2013 to February 2014 was 756, (14.3%) of them had PCOS, (65%) were diagnosed during examination. (94.4%) had menstrual disturbances, (63.8%) had hirsutism and (91.7%) had PCOS ultrasound findings. Mean BMI of the patients with PCOS was 33.62 (SD 4.21). Mean LH exceeded mean FSH in patients with PCOS and it was more evident with increasing BMI where it was doubled in those with BMI more than 30 kg/m2. LH/FSH ratio for BMI above 30 was 2.1, and although testosterone level was elevated showed no statistical relation to BMI. The fasting glucose level, cholesterol and triglycerides levels showed the same pattern of elevation that with increasing BMI. Conclusions: The prevalence of PCOS in females (20-40y) attending ORTU was 14%, of them 65% were undiagnosed before, 63% had hirsutism, 94% had menstrual disturbances and 90% had ultrasonic features of polycystic ovary. These findings suggest the need to stress on diagnosing PCOS in adult female during management of obesity. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; Iraqi Obese Females | ||
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