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Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder with diverse clinical manifestations affecting 5–10% of reproductive-aged women. The main characteristic is a rise in androgen production by the gonads. Utilizing ovarian biology, this review to explain a method to promote comprehension and explanation of PCOS. While extensive research has been conducted on the clinical, hormonal, and metabolic aspects of PCOS, limited attention has been given to exploring the potential influence of marital status on the sonographic findings of PCOS. Females diagnosed with PCOS, aged between 18 and 45 years, who have not reached menopause, are included in this study. The sample size was 73. Sonographic evaluation was included the assessment of ovarian morphology, follicle count, ovarian volume, stromal echogenicity, and the presence of follicular cysts. Understanding the impact of marital status on PCOS can aid in personalized diagnosis, management, and counseling for affected individuals. Further research in this area is crucial to unravel the complex nature of PCOS and its varied clinical presentations.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate and compare the sonographic features of PCOS in married and unmarried females of Pakistan before menopause. Analyze proper criteria of diagnosis of polycystic ovaries and to distinguish the role of ultrasound.
MATERIALS AND METHOD: This study was conducted by using convenient sampling technique. Data from 73 patients of different hospitals were investigated by use of Ultrasound. Each report was viewed and diagnosis was made. The collected data was then evaluated by using IBM’s SPSS STATISTICS.
RESULTS: Out of 73 patients who were affected by PCOS 54 (74%) were unmarried and 19 (26%) were married. So, the ratio of PCOS was higher in unmarried then married females. The age of PCOS patients included in this research was between 15 to 45 (before menopause).45(61%) women with middle socioeconomic status,37(50%) were students,41(56%) had taken previous PCOS treatment,41(56%) had reproductive issues,48(65%) had irregular menses,59(80%) had hirsutism,48(65%) had acne,44(60%) had weight issues,50(68%) had physical activity,50(68%) had low stress level,32(43%) had anxiety occasionally,55(75%) had no genetics of PCOS.
CONCLUSION: The relationship between PCOS and their effects on quality of life is a topic of vast debate, and we still do not know how PCOS cause a large number of complications. We observed direct correlation between PCOS and irregular or delayed menses and having no children that can be taken as a symptom of PCOS diagnosis. According to the findings of study prevalence of signs and symptoms of PCOS are increasing but females are not aware of PCOS although its signs and symptoms were present in many of them. Furthermore, study indicates PCOS is more than in unmarried females then married females. Majority of females do not consult gynecologist unless there is severe or life threatening problem or disease. Therefore, females should consult gynecologist at least once in a year for their better health issues.