A STUDY ON RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME IN A COMMUNITY SETTING: A CROSS- SECTIONAL STUDY

Objective: The study aims to investigate risk factors related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women around B G Nagar.It also seeks to compare anxiety and depression levels in women with and without PCOS, examine comorbidities associated with PCOS, and raise public awareness about the condition.Methodology: A 6-month cross-sectional observational study was undertaken in and around BG Nagar, Nagamangala, Mandya.Subjects were enrolled based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and were classified as women with or without PCOS.Data on sociodemographic details, risk factors, comorbidities, and anxiety and depression were collected and analyzed using SPSS. Results:The study included 507 people, with the majority of them being over 30 years old.PCOS was more prevalent in participants with a higher BMI.The 168 PCOS patients experienced 38.5% diabetes, 26.9% hypertension, and 23.1% headaches.The researchers discovered a substantial difference in anxiety and sadness levels between the PCOS and non-PCOS groups.PCOS patients have greater levels of anxiety and despair.