• K.JEYANTHI SHANMUGAM
• M.KIRITHIKA
• N.UMA

Abstract: PCOS is a hormonal condition that affects approximately 5-10% of women in their childbearing ages (15 to 45-years). While the prevalence of PCOS differs, it affects around 9% to 22% of Indian women. Aim: to assess the prevalence of symptoms pertaining to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among students. Materials and Methods: Descriptive study design was used to collect data. 190 students who are studying in a selected nursing college were chosen as study subjects. Results: Age of the study subjects ranged from 17 to 21 years. Majority of the subjects attained menarche between the age of 12-14 years. Very few subjects (2.6%) had family history of PCOS. 12.6% of subjects had increased BMI. Based on the waist circumference 6.4% of subjects were falling in the category of overweight and obese. 83.2% of subjects had normal WHR. 11% of subjects consume bakery items every day. Only 10.5% of subjects has the practice of regular walking. With regard to PCOS symptoms, menstrual irregularity was found among 17.9% of subjects, 15.8% had weight gain, 11.6% had heavy bleeding and 20% had scanty bleeding. 6.5% of subjects had more than 6 symptoms pertaining to PCOS. There was a positive correlation found between BMI and WHR. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS along with life style modifications including diet, exercise may lower the risk of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

PCOS(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), BMI, WHR

"Prevalence of PCOS among students in a selected educational institution", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no.b33-b39, January-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2301106.pdf

"Prevalence of PCOS among students in a selected educational institution", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no. ppb33-b39, January-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2301106.pdf