A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Disease among Girls Aged 15–21 Years from Selected Schools and Colleges in Bhopal City
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Youth and Adolescent Health - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among girls. It is one of the leading causes of female subfertility. It has a heterogeneous presentation which includes hyperandrogenism, hirsutism and ovulatory dysfunction. It is a disorder of peri-pubertal onset, so it is a disorder of significant health concern; this necessitates estimation of proportion of women affected by PCOS in the population. This study was conducted to find out the prevalence of PCOS amongst adolescent girls in Bhopal city.
Authors and Affiliations
Mahesh Gupta, Dr. Veena Melwani, Angelin Priya, Manju Toppo, Amreen Khan, Soumitra Sethia
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