Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Pathogenesis and Etiology of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Review Article

Abstract

A prevalent endocrine illness that primarily affects women of reproductive age are affected by the disorder known as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). In addition to psychological dysfunction, clinical signs include hyperandrogenism, anovulation, infertility, and a higher risk of metabolic disorders. The epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, and etiology of PCOS are all covered in this review. INTRODUCTION Between 6% and 10% of women in developed nations are believed to have PCOS, according to a number of attempts to estimate the frequency of polycystic ovaries in research done in the neighborhood. In Britain, up to 52% of South Asian immigrant women come from underdeveloped countries. According to ultrasound findings, 20% of reproductive-age women have polycystic ovaries, and 50% of them exhibit biochemical or clinical indicators of anovulation or excess androgen