STUDY OF PATIENTS WITH PCOS (POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME) AND LIPID PROFILE

Abstract

Background: Aims of this study was found the association of PCOS with Lipid profile of patients.

Methods: Cross sectional Hospital based study conducted on Women at reproductive age (15-45 years) and who presented with Rotterdam Criteria.

Results: Mean triglyceride of patients was 113.68±19.25 mg/dl, mean LDL of patients was 95.24±14.94 mg/dl, mean cholesterol of patients was 159.98±18.26 mg/dl and mean HDL of patients was 52.16±6.32 mg/dl

Conclusion: PCOS, being a common condition prevailing in women with reproductive age group, is the cause of problem for one in four patients attending a gynecologist. Despite treating the infertility and menstrual complaints of the PCOS patients, it is a treating doctor’s duty to take it as an opportunity to screen for metabolic syndrome and advice for healthy diet, physical activity and weight reduction. Healthy life style modification not only improves their menstrual and ovulatory symptoms, but also prevents the future cardiovascular and other morbid ailments.

Keywords: PCOS, LDL, FBS, HDL