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A STUDY TO ASSESS THE AWARENESS ABOUT POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) AND EFFECT OF LIFESTYLE – USAGE OF FOOD OVER ON IT

. Senthilraj. R, PoojadharshinI. M, Safiya Banu. S, Nishara Begum. N, Hira H Tahera, Harikrishnan. N


Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrine disorder encountered in women and is associated with several complications, such as menstrual irregularities; hirsutism; obesity; insulin resistance; acne; and, in later years, infertility with diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular risk, depression, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and uterine cancer. Early diagnosis is essential for early interventions to minimize the immediate and chronic consequences. The exact facts about PCOS has not yet been clearly determined. This study is an attempt to assess its influence of food usage and their relationship with PCOS. We undertook a survey among the PCOS affected women between the age group of 18 – 40 from the City of Tamil Nadu. The study population represents a random sample of PCOS female (139 women). The study period was six months from July 2021 to December 2021. This study definitely created awareness among the women in respect to PCOS. This will help them to modify their life style especially food habit and to have better reproductive life later. During this study we identified the adolescents with risk for developing PCOS, we ask them to take proper diagnosis and treatment with consultation of a gynaecologist and also dieticians. In married women, especially in the presence of other risk factors for infertility, early conception is advised and to find the effectiveness of awareness programme. 

 

KEYWORDS: PCOS, Food Habit, Life Style in PCOS, Awareness programme.

 

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