Abstract

Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder that has significant implications for women. Despite its impact, the specific characteristics of PCOS remains understudied. Our cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence, psychophysiological symptoms, risk factors, and treatment associated with PCOS women.
Methods: Data were collected through an online questionnaire form, which yielded 88 responses, of which 49 (55.68%) were clinically diagnosed with PCOS, and 39 (44.32%) weren’t diagnosed but were symptomatic.
Results: Our study found the highest prevalence (46.9%) in the 20-30 years age group. Psychophysiological symptoms were prominent, with severe hirsutism (53.06%), difficulty in maintaining ideal weight (63.25%), menstrual irregularity (61.22%), and mood changes/depression (79.59%). Genetic predisposition (32.65%) and dietary habits (52.07%). Our results proved diet as a significant risk factor, with 63.26% of PCOS women reporting frequent chicken consumption, showing the need of further research to find a potential link between chicken consumption and PCOS development. Complications, specifically infertility (34.69%), were prevalent among diagnosed participants. Treatment strategies primarily focused on lifestyle modifications including dietary improvement (10.20%), weight loss (14.28%), and pharmacotherapy (73.46%), underscoring the multifaceted management approach required for PCOS.
Conclusion: Our study highlights the importance of awareness, early diagnosis, dietary control, and lifestyle modifications in effectively managing symptoms, treating PCOS, and reducing the overall disease burden.

Keywords:PCOS; Epidemiology; Hyperandrogenism; Amenorrhea; Infertility; Chicken

Abbreviations:PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; DHEAS: Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate; 3β-HSD: 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase; QOL: Quality of Life; SHBG: Sex Hormone Binding Globulin; FSH: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone; LH: Luteinizing Hormone