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Eledath Kolasseri A, Eledath Kolasseri A, Sivaraman J, Ramasamy T. Assessment of factors related to poly cystic ovarian syndrome - A comparative and correlational study. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2024; 45:2297166. [PMID: 38149675 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2023.2297166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that primarily affects women of reproductive age. It is particularly prevalent among adolescent females who receive an insufficient diagnosis despite having potentially adverse consequences. The use of PCOS screening questionnaires has the potential to aid in the early detection of symptoms. The goal of this study is to observe if a self-administered questionnaire may be useful for a clear cognizance of the associated conditions like mental stress and menstrual characteristics correlated to polycystic ovary syndrome. In this study, we selected women within an age group of 17-40 with and without PCOS based on the modified Rotterdam criteria to fill out a self-administrated questionnaire based on the signs and symptoms of PCOS majorly focusing on mental stress and menstrual characteristics. SPSS software, univariate analyses were employed to elucidate the associations among the components of PCOS, demographic factors, and lifestyle characteristics, hence providing insights into the interrelationships among those variables. 64 women with PCOS and 141 women without PCOS participated in the present study. The present study revealed PCOS is greatly influenced by age at menarche (p-value= .043), typical cycle length (p-value = .000) mental health problems during menstruation (p-value = .032), and body mass index (p-value = .001). Multivariate hierarchical logistic regression analysis showed only 2 variables BMI (a-OR 1.156,95% CI (1.067-1.242), p-value = .000), and typical cycle length (a-OR 2.278, 95% CI (1.079-4.809), p-value = .003) were significant. The present study showed that BMI and menstrual cycle length were most closely associated with the incidence of PCOS, which is important in diagnosing and treating the condition. Considering the high incidence of PCOS among women of reproductive age and its potential for significant health implications, it would be prudent to incorporate inquiries regarding mental health concerns and menstrual patterns into routine medical assessments for this demographic analysis. This approach aims to ascertain whether additional diagnostic evaluations and screenings for PCOS are warranted.
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- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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Arunachalam R, Priya K, Brindha R, Parthiban K. Understanding metabolic patterns in polycystic ovary syndrome: Comparing lean and obese women at a family medicine clinic. J Family Med Prim Care 2024; 13:1837-1842. [PMID: 38948599 PMCID: PMC11213445 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1425_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous disorder and various phenotypes have been described. While most women with PCOS are obese, women who are lean also suffer from PCOS. Metabolic derangements often accompany this syndrome. Family physicians, being the first point of contact in the healthcare system, play a vital role in the early diagnosis and management of this condition through diet and lifestyle modifications. The present study was conducted at the Diet and Lifestyle Diseases Management Division of a Family Medicine Clinic. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and metabolic parameters in women diagnosed with PCOS. The case records of women with PCOS, diagnosed as per modified Rotterdam criteria and who attended the outpatient clinic from January 2020 to December 2022, were chosen. Data on BMI and metabolic parameters were retrieved and statistically analyzed. Results Upon analysis of 51 case records, 25.49% of women were in the lean group and 74.51% were overweight or obese. Triglycerides/HDL ratio (1.91 ± 0.47 vs 3.97 ± 5.89) and Vitamin D levels (Median 14.12 vs 16.10 ng/ml) were abnormal in both the obese and the lean women groups. However, there was no significant difference between the groups. Other metabolic parameters were within normal ranges. Conclusion The present study indicates that metabolic derangements are associated with PCOS, irrespective of BMI. More robust studies in larger population samples are needed to elucidate the role of metabolic derangements and mainly insulin resistance in the pathophysiology of PCOS and its different phenotypes.
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- Ragunathan Arunachalam
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Medical College & Hospitals, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, (Deemed to be University), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Medical College & Hospitals, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, (Deemed to be University), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Medical College & Hospitals, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, (Deemed to be University), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Evidence Synthesis, coGuide Academy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Nisa KU, Tarfeen N, Mir SA, Waza AA, Ahmad MB, Ganai BA. Molecular Mechanisms in the Etiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Multifaceted Hypothesis Towards the Disease with Potential Therapeutics. Indian J Clin Biochem 2024; 39:18-36. [PMID: 38223007 PMCID: PMC10784448 DOI: 10.1007/s12291-023-01130-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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Among the premenopausal women, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrinopathy affecting the reproductive system and metabolic rhythms leading to disrupted menstrual cycle. Being heterogeneous in nature it is characterized by complex symptomology of oligomennorhoea, excess of androgens triggering masculine phenotypic appearance and/or multiple follicular ovaries. The etiology of this complex disorder remains somewhat doubtful and the researchers hypothesize multisystem links in the pathogenesis of this disease. In this review, we attempt to present several hypotheses that tend to contribute to the etiology of PCOS. Metabolic inflexibility, aberrant pattern of gonadotropin signaling along with the evolutionary, genetic and environmental factors have been discussed. Considered a lifelong endocrinological implication, no universal treatment is available for PCOS so far however; multiple drug therapy is often advised along with simple life style intervention is mainly advised to manage its cardinal symptoms. Here we aimed to present a summarized view of pathophysiological links of PCOS with potential therapeutic strategies.
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- Khair Ul Nisa
- Department of Environmental Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006 India
- Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006 India
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- Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006 India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Government Medical College, Shireen Bagh, Srinagar, 190010 India
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- Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU), Government Medical Collage (GMC), Srinagar, 190010 India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006 India
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- Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006 India
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Mohile AA, Hedaoo RP, Jadhav SJ, Ainapure AS, Patil MV, Khatwani NR. Unraveling the Link: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Type 2 Diabetes and Menopause Onset. Cureus 2023; 15:e50743. [PMID: 38234930 PMCID: PMC10794094 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Women with diabetes mellitus (DM), a metabolic endocrine illness, may experience a variety of reproductive problems. The age at menopause onset has been extensively studied as a major predictor of women's health in the future; however, its relationship to diabetes in Indian women has received less attention. This literature review looked at the consequences of diabetes in women as well as the association between diabetes and the age at which menopause begins. The average age at menopause onset among women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has decreased globally. According to one Indian study, the average menopause age dropped to 45 years for 26% of women with T2DM. In the current review, 10 studies indicated that women with T2DM displayed an imbalanced hormonal profile resulting in an extended anovulatory period. Two investigations highlighted the significance of altered body composition of women with T2DM, thereby suggesting obesity as the primary risk factor of ovarian aging and early climacteric symptoms. T2DM may lower the average age at menopause onset; however, further research on Indian women is necessary. There is a need of studies on T2DM in premenopausal women are needed to demonstrate how the changes in body composition impact the age at which menopause begins. Delaying the onset of menopause in women with T2DM necessitates diet and lifestyle interventions to minimize ovarian aging and hormonal imbalance.
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- Anuja A Mohile
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune, IND
- School of Beauty, Wellness, Nutrition and Dietetics, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune, IND
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune, IND
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- Pathology, Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune, IND
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- School of Beauty, Wellness, Nutrition and Dietetics, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune, IND
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- School of Beauty, Wellness, Nutrition and Dietetics, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune, IND
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Bashir S, Goyal K, Goyal M, Vaish H. Effect of Strengthening Exercises on Sleep Quality among Females Suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Midlife Health 2023; 14:224-229. [PMID: 38312766 PMCID: PMC10836433 DOI: 10.4103/jmh.jmh_123_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background Sleep problems also occur in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) of normal weight. Furthermore, PCOS and sleep disturbances are linked with worsening of cardiometabolic health in the long term. Objective The study aimed to determine the effect of strengthening exercises on sleep quality among females suffering from PCOS. Materials and Methods Twenty-four female participants aged 20-45 years suffering from PCOS from at least 1 year with body mass index of 18.5-29.9 kg/m2 and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score ≥5 were randomized into experimental (n = 12) and control (n = 12) groups; allocation (1:1). The participants were blinded. Experimental group received strengthening exercises thrice per week for 4 weeks, and no intervention was given in control group. Sleep quality was assessed using PSQI. Results The Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed significant improvements (P < 0.05) in sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, and global score with strengthening exercises. Mann-Whitney U-test revealed significant improvements (P < 0.05) in use of medication (P = 0.016) and global score (P = 0.045). Conclusion Four weeks of strengthening exercises has significant benefits in improving the sleep quality among females with PCOS.
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- Shafiya Bashir
- Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, Haryana, India
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- Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, Haryana, India
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- Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, Haryana, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, CSJM University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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