The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Risk Factors in Women Participating in Premarital Counseling in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2017

Backgournd: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)is the most common endocrine disorder and metabolic heterogeneity in women of childbearing age. Patients suffering from infertility, endometrial cancer, late post menopause, mental and metabolic disorders. Estimates are not precise about the prevalence. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of risk factors for polycystic ovary syndrome in women participating in premarital counseling courses in this university. Methods: Cross-sectional study was performed on 652 women who participated in premarriage courses in December 2017 .The participitants first completed the consent form, then a demographic questionnaire and a researcher-made questionnaire on risk factors for polycystic ovaries. At least two symptoms Of the 4 common symptoms were accepted as diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary. Data was analyzed by descriptive statistics and SPSS software. Results: Participant in the age group of 14- 51 and the mean age was 26.1 years in the study.11.44% had a history of previous polycystic ovary syndrome , 6.6% might be suffering  of the syndrome.. The prevalence was higher in the city and in the age group of 30 years and older. The most common symptom was hirsutism (39.27%) and the most rare was galactorrhea (38.8%).  Conclusion: The prevalence of this syndrome inthe target group of the study is as likely as 17.64%, which is consistent with national statistics. The health system by, applying  these findings in national health programs can reduce the socioeconomic and social burden of the syndrome.

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Women ، Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Prevalence ، Marriage Counseling Classes