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N. Preetha ¹, Lalitha Ramaswamy ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Clinical Nutrition, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai - 600116, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore - 641014, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Introduction: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very heterogeneous syndrome both in its clinical presentation and laboratory manifestations. Weight loss is feasible in adolescents with PCOS and significant improvements in BMI, Waist circumference and menstrual function can be achieved. Objective: To carry out the assessment of PCOS symptoms of selected emerging adult women and to identify samples at risk of PCOS. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational design was adopted and the sampling method used in this study is a non-probability sampling technique. Study was conducted for the duration of three months from November 2013 to February 2014 and 231 emerging adult women participated in this study. A questionnaire having the details of menstrual history and features of hyperandrogenism was collected from emerging adult women. Findings: The mean, age, height, weight and the body mass index was found to be, 18.86 ± 1.4 years,156.04 ± 7.75 cms, 52.86 ± 9.7 kg and 21.60 ± 3.55 (kg/m²). 95 (41.1%) emerging adult women reported significant weight gain for the past two months. Among the total study group 87 (37.6%) emerging adult women were categorised as risk category and the rest 144 (62.3%) were not having any symptoms related to PCOS and were considered as normal emerging adult women. 24 women were having irregular menstrual cycle (22 having eight or fewer periods per year and two having more than 12 periods per year). 54 (23.3%) emerging adult women are with acne problem. Hirsutism was found among 27 (11.6%). Five (2.1%) of the subjects were having both acne and hirsutism were belonged to the risk group. Among the selected emerging adult women three percent had heavy bleeding were categorised under risk category. 48 percent of the selected emerging adult women did not do any physical activity, of them 17.7% belonged to 'at risk' category. Applications/Improvements: Based on severity of the condition, 74 subjects (32%) were categorised as risk subjects, among the total 87 emerging adult women who were predicted to have PCOS. It is preferable to follow these emerging adult women and repeat the evaluation for the exact diagnosis of PCOS.

Keywords

Acne, Hirsutism, Hyperandrogenism, Menstruation, PCOS.

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N. Preetha , P. Shiny , A.J. Hemamalini

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INTRODUCTION  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders. PCOS is a complex, heterogeneous disorder of uncertain etiology. Aim : To make the assessment of PCOS and implementation of nutritional knowledge among adolescent girls (15-18 years)”. MATERIALS AND METHOD A prospective study was using random sampling technique is used to collect the data. 300 subjects school going girls in Chennai taken for the study. A pro forma with PCO quiz are the tools used to collect data from selected subjects. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION   The mean of height was found to be 1.52meters, weight 52.6kgs and BMI 22.04 Kg/M². In food frequency except for 15 years all age group includes maximum amount of cereals, pulses, vegetables and fruits. Very little percentage in all the age groups having carbonated beverages, chocolates and biscuits in daily basis. Menstrual irregularities and skin problem found to be higher in15 years, whereas, weight and insulin based problems and related problems were found be higher in 18 years. PCOS score of 17 years age group was 2.9054±1.7452 which was found to be comparatively higher any other age groups. There was a significant correlation between PCO score and BMI at 5 percent level in obese and overweight subjects. CONCLUSION It can be very difficult to diagnose PCOS in teenage girls as they often experience irregular or absent menses and acne. Early diagnosis will help find a better solution and maintaining a healthy lifestyle pattern will help a women ease the symptoms of PCO and also various health related complications.

Keywords

PCOS, Acne, Hirsutism, BMI

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