Abstract

PCOD IN FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE AGE- A REVIEW

Anjali C. S.*, Minnu George, Prothibha Das and Soji S.

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS/PCOD) is a problem in which a woman‟s hormones are out of balance. If it is not treated, over time it can lead to serious health problems, such as Diabetes and Heart diseases. The PCOS can be largely increased in our world due to lack of awareness among young woman‟s and ignorance. Undiagnosed PCOS can lead to infertility. Between 5% and 10% of women of childbearing age (between 15 and 44) have PCOS. Most often women find out they have PCOS in their 2nd and 3rd decade of life, when they have problems getting pregnant and consult a physician. According to the study it has been found that the most affected age group is 15- 25 years. The studies reveal that in India one in five women suffer from PCOS problem and East India the number is 1 in 4. Another recent study revealed that about 18% of women in India, mostly from East, suffer from poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). With this knowledge one can reduce the rates of women‟s with PCOS and thereby reducing the rate of infertility in them. By giving effective patient counseling it is possible to provide a healthy future for the women.

Keywords: PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome), PCOD (Polycystic ovary, infertility, pregnancy, reproductive age, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea.