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The study aimed to determine the prevalence of PCOS among women aged 15-45 and evaluate contributing factors.

June 10, 2026Open Access

Prevalence and Clinical Features of PCOS in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

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The study aimed to determine the prevalence of PCOS among women aged 15-45 and evaluate contributing factors.
Cross-sectional study conducted from February to April 2026.
Participants included women aged 15-45 at Rama Medical College, diagnosed using Rotterdam 2003, AE-PCOS, and NIH criteria.
Data analysis focused on associations with obesity, menstrual irregularities, and risk factors.
PCOS was identified in 31 out of 60 women, resulting in a prevalence of 51.66%.
Menstrual irregularities were observed in 58.33% of participants, indicating significant reproductive health issues.
33.34% of participants were overweight, and 5% were obese, with obesity being a common finding.

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Cross-sectional study finds high prevalence of PCOS among reproductive-age women, highlighting the need for diagnosis and management.

Abhilasha Gautam and Sheela Sharma Divya Gautam (2026) studied this question.

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