Abstract

PREVALENCE RISK OF INSULIN RESISTANCE IN PATIENTS WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

R. Anusha* and Prasanna Kumar Desu

ABSTRACT

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome recently has been identified as a risk factor associated with diabetes. The aim of the present observational study was that to estimate the prevalence of insulin resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and analyze its clinical parameters. This study was conducted at Ahalya Nursing Home A Infertility Center, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Out Patients of different age groups were selected for this study. Data were collected on the pre-designed questionnaire. During the 6 months study period, 300 females have participated and among them, 250 are suffering from PCOS. The study populations of 250 female 70% of them are suffering from Insulin Resistance. Demographic details involved in the study were categorized based on age, menstrual history, and GTT test. The results were analyzed and reported. According to the age distribution of patients, 110 (44%) were between 20-25 years, 80 (32 between 26-30 years of age and 60 (14) between 31-35 years of age. The prevalence of Insulin Resistance was 34.80% and it was concluded that a strong association of PCOS with insulin resistance.

Keywords: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Insulin Resistance; Age; Menstrual history; GTT.