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This survey aims to establish the prevalence and characteristics of PCOS and its isolated features in Bangladeshi women.

Prevalence and Characteristics of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Isolated Diagnostic Feature: A Nationwide Cross‐Sectional Survey

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This survey aims to establish the prevalence and characteristics of PCOS and its isolated features in Bangladeshi women.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey from April–September 2024.
Sampled 1201 females aged 10–45 across eight divisions of Bangladesh.
Evaluated history, physical examinations, and blood tests for TT and AMH.
The prevalence of PCOS among participants was found to be 6.9%.
Identified distinct features including familial predisposition and unhealthy sleep behavior in PCOS cases.
Higher frequency of metabolic syndrome in adult women with PCOS (33.3%) compared to adolescents (4.0%).

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A cross-sectional survey assesses features of PCOS in women, highlighting distinct characteristics and prevalence.

Shahed‐Morshed et al. (2026) studied this question.

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