Survey of Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) Among The Girl Students of Bishop Heber College, Trichirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrine disorder encountered in women and is associated with problems, such as menstrual irregularities; hirsuitism; obesity; insulin resistance; acne; and, in later life, infertility with diabetes mellitus and uterine cancer. Early diagnosis is necessary for early interventions to minimize the immediate and chronic consequences. The prevalence of PCOS among the girl students has not yet been clearly determined. This study is an attempt to assess its prevalence in the girl students of a college. We undertook a survey among the female students of Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Trichirappalli City of Tamil Nadu. Since students from all parts of India study here, the study population represents a random sample of female students (252 Students) in the college and age group was between 18-31yrs. The study period was five months from November 2015 to March 2016. PCOS was diagnosed by using a questionnaire with Rotterdam's criteria and the prevalence was found to be 7.14%. This study definitely created awareness among the adolescent college girls about PCOS. This will help them to modify their life style 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 gynecologist. In married girl students, especially in the presence of other risk factors for infertility, early conception is advised and to find the effectiveness of awareness programme.