A Study of Correlation between Heart Rate Variability and Anthropometric Profile in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive endocrinopathy and metabolic disorder, affecting 5%-10% women of reproductive age group. Objectives: To determine and compare anthropometric profile (BMI,WHR, Body Fat% ) of PCOS women with control group and find out correlation of anthropometric parameters with autonomic modulation (evaluated by HRV) in the PCOS women. Method: This case control study was conducted in RNT Medical College and Attached Group of Hospital, Udaipur (Rajasthan). The sample size of 160 women diagnosed with PCOS were included in this study with equal number of the control group.HRV was recorded by computerized Physiograph. Anthropometric measurements like body weight, height, waist circumference, hip circumference were assessed by using standardized instrument and body fat% was calculated by using formula. Result: All anthropometric measurements except height were significantly (P<0.001) higher in PCOS women than healthy individuals. A significant negative correlation was observed in BMI and Body fat% with pNN50%, RMSSD and total power parameters of HRV. Whereas a significant positive correlation with LF/HF parameter. Conclusion: Our study concluded significant correlation between anthropometric profile and heart rate variability in PCOS women.