Estimation and occurrence of polycystic ovary among Sudanese woman's 2018

Abstract

Objective : Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common disease which affectswomen of reproductive age. The lack of well- defineddiagnostic criteria makes identification of this common diseaseconfusing to many clinicians. In addition to the needs of identification the differential diagnosis of the variedmanifestations of the disorder .The importance of the study derived from the importance need of those caring patients to understand not only the management issues pertinent to theirspecialty, but also appreciate the other potential health risks inthese women. Methods: The incidence of infertility caused by PCOS has been increased in Sudan. So to assessment characteristics of the disease,this study was conducted among Sudanese patients affecting from (PCOS) diagnosed by radiologic Ultrasonography (US).Population of the study including sample of 50 womenpatients ages 14 years and older. Results: The main results approved thatUltrasound is more reliable for the diagnosis of PCOS.The statisticalanalyzed of patients' age, weight and heightshowed that ,the mean age of the study sample was( 28.46+ 7.13)years.The mean weight of the study sample was(71.22+12.91kg)and the mean height of sample was( 160.6+6.6 cm).The results indicated that the majority of patient were withsecondary infertilityand most of them hasirregular menstrual cycle percentage of (86%). Most of the study sample (96%) has pelvic pain, and all patient (100%) have signs ofhirsutism.For hormonal results the majority were normal with (64%)percentage . Ultrasound findings showed (26) patients of abnormal ovarian size with percentage of (52%) .The majority of patients had follicles with (72%). Conclusion:Ultrasound is more accuratein the diagnosis of PCOS, it can be used as the first line for the diagnosis of PCOSalone or combinedwith clinical assessment features such as menstrual disorder.Future studies recommended in correlation between uterine size and ovarian size in cases of PCOS. And correlation between obesity in relation toPCOS.