AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO MAGNITUDE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME IN THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, SMS MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAIPUR

Abstract

Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a multisystem endocrinopathy of reproductive age women with metabolic disturbances. The Rotterdam consensus workshop concluded that PCOS is a syndrome of ovarian dysfunction along with hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovary morphology.

Objective: To find out the proportion of metabolic syndrome using the IDF criteria in women with PCOS.

Methodology: A hospital based descriptive study done over the period of one year. on the basis of the eligibility criteria 100 participants were finally got enrolled for the present study. Hyperandrogenism is assessed by Ferriman-Gallawey score >8 and insulin resistance by acanthosis nigricans. Statistical analysis don by using Medcalc 16.4 version software.

Result; 48.% cases were from 26-30 Years age group (P<0.005). 87.00% cases were from class IV socio-economic status (p<0.005) The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 34 % in PCOS cases. Total cholesterol level, HDL, LDL and TG in metabolic syndromic patients was significantly higher than non-metabolic syndrome patients

Conclusions: Despite treating the infertility and menstrual complaints of the PCOS patients, take it as an opportunity to screen for metabolic syndrome and advice on healthy diet, life style modification.

Keywords: MBS, Total Cholesterol , Rotterdam Consensus , Ferriman-Gallawey Score , IDF Criteria