Key result
Polycystic ovary syndrome was associated with significantly higher rates of BMI >25 (67% vs 19%, P<0.001) and insulin resistance (42.32% vs 12%, P<0.001) compared to healthy controls.
Case-Control (n=111)
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Absolute Event Rate: 67% vs 19%
p-value: p=<0.001
PCOS patients in Bangladesh exhibit significant metabolic and hormonal derangements, including higher BMI, insulin resistance, and altered LH to FSH ratios compared to healthy controls.
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Supports metabolic screening in PCOS; leaves open causality and generalizability beyond this cohort.
Ferdousi Begum (2009) conducted a case-control in Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (n=111). Polycystic ovary syndrome vs. Women with regular menstrual cycle was evaluated on BMI >25 (p=<0.001). Polycystic ovary syndrome was associated with significantly higher rates of BMI >25 (67% vs 19%, P<0.001) and insulin resistance (42.32% vs 12%, P<0.001) compared to healthy controls.
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