The prevalence of polyocystic ovary syndrome in nurses of reproductive age
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6699.2013.03.005
- VernacularTitle:育龄护士多囊卵巢综合征流行病学调查研究
- Author:
Ping ZHANG
;
Xiangyu TENG
;
Lihua WANG
;
Jun ZHENG
;
Shengxian LI
;
Huiying QIU
;
Wei LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Polycystic ovary syndrome;
Rotterdam criteria;
Prevalence;
Phenotype
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2013;(3):206-210
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in nurse of reproductive age and compare the characteristics of four phenotypic subgroups.Methods A cross-sectional survey was carried out in nurses aged 18-45 years in Renji Hospital in 2011.Questionnaire and anthropometric and biochemical assessments were made.Pelvic ultrasound evaluations were made and blood androgen levels were determined.Diagnosis of PCOS was based on Rotterdam 2003 criteria,consisting of anovulation/oligo-ovulation (ANOVU),clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism (HA) and polycystic ovaries (PCO).Results There were 520 participants and finally 486 individuals finished questionnaire and androgen level determination.283 subjects were totally normal,48 suffered from PCO,129 HA,and 89 ANOVU.54 out of 486 women were diagnosed as PCOS,a prevalence of 11.1％.A significant difference exited only in age among four phenotypic subgroups (P＜0.05).There was no statistic difference in other parameters.Conclusion Establishing an explicit definition of each condition in PCOS criteria has important investigational implications and increase the comparability of published researches.Application of Rotterdam criteria is feasible for earlier diagnosis and timely intervention in order to prevent serious complications.
