Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Its Associated Risk Factors among Medical Students in Two Countries
The prevalence of PCOS and clinical signs of hyperandrogenism vary significantly between countries in the MENA region. There is a need to identify specific risk factors associated with PCOS in different populations, explore the genetic basis, and undertake collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals from various disciplines to raise awareness about PCOS and its associated risks.
Authors
- Rajani Dube (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1539-6162)
- Mohamed Hamed AlBalushi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3196-9507)
- Manjunatha Goud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7195-6945)
- Rayan Salih Alazawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6035-5260)
- Noor Alhuda Talal Almashaikhi
- Hajar Mohammed Alsalehi
- Gulam Saidunnisa Begum
Institutions
- National University of Science and Technology (ZW)
- Ras al-Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Published
- 2024-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21091165
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.83