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Awareness, Prevalence, Attitudes, and Practice of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among University Students

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Sabira Sultana*, Samina Perveen, Tayyaba Ashraf

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common female disorder which affects approximately 4-8% of women of reproductive age. It is generally related to hormonal disturbance, emotional, metabolic, and reproductive dysfunction. The study was conducted among students in different departments of Government Collage University Faisalabad (GCUF). The data from 350 female students of age range between 18- 25 years were collected. The objective was to conclude and understand the prevalence of symptoms of PCOS in female students that what percentage of female students suffer from basic related symptoms and to check the percentage of females who are aware of this syndrome. The clinical criterion of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) for PCOS was used. A questio... view more»

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