Contemplation on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also called Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a metabolic disorder. It affects 4-20% of women globally. According to the National Health Portal Report 2016, the estimated prevalence of PCOS by Rotterdam’s criteria was 9.13% in South India. If not monitored in time, the condition can have severe health impacts. The underlying cause of PCOS is known. Genetic inheritance, poor lifestyle, fast food intake, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity all invariably influence the risk of PCOS. Imbalanced hormonal activity increases LH:FSH ratio, androgen excess, and insulin resistance causing polycystic ovaries and anovulation. Affected clients present with clinical signs of hyperandrogenism like acne, hirsutism, alopecia, acanthosis nigricans, irregular periods, anxiety, depression, stress, etc. Rotterdam criteria, the Androgen excess society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) diagnose PCOS based on anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. Management of PCOS includes oral contraceptive pills, progestin therapy, ovulatory stimulants, insulin-sensitising agents, antiandrogens, and vitamin D. In addition to this, lifestyle modification with good dietary changes, moderate exercise, and stress management also yield positive results in reverting PCOS. How to cite this article:Aanandhi VN, Gayathri N. Contemplation on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Int J Preven Curat Comm Med. 2022;8(3&4):17-22. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.325X.202208