A study on health status and dietary habits of polycystic ovarian syndrome patient (PCOS)

The psychological, reproductive, and metabolic health of women of reproductive age are significantly impacted by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a complicated endocrine disorder. In order to identify any gaps that could impact the treatment and progression of PCOS, the study set out to assess the Health status and dietary habits of women with the condition.120 women of age group 25-45 years with a diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) were selected from Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur in order to evaluate their health status and dietary habits. The data was collected by using a self structured questionairre The Health status was assesed by calculated the Body mass index (BMI) and waist hip ratio (WHR) and 24 hour recall method was used to analyse the Dietary habits. The results revealed that 18.3% women were obese, 37.5% women were overweight and 34.2% were on normal weight while 10% women were underweight and the findings also indicate about poor dietary habits as the consumption of calorie dense food was high and the micronutrient deficiency was also present among the respondents and due to the dietary dietary habits the health and nutritiona status was also not good among them.