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Academic Speaking and Presentation Skills

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Name : Patel Dhwani J

ID No: 22MPHPCL001 (Pharmacology)
Institute: Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy
 What is PCOS?
• Hormonal disorder causing cysts in ovaries.
• In India it increased from 4.2% to 22.5%
• In the World approximately 116 million women are affected

Risk Factors

7%
10%

Upto60%
15-23%

Insulin resistance. Low-grade inflammation

 PCOS
PCOS Symptoms
Complications

1. Polycystic Ovaries Leading

1.Infertility
to Infertility

2. Irregular Menstrual Cycle 2. Miscarriage

3. Heavy Bleeding 3.Endometrial cancer

4. Skin Darkness  4.hyperlipidemia

5. Weight Gain 5. Type 2 diabetes mallitus

 Most Common Prescribed Oral Contraceptives

1. Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl estradiol
2. Desogestrel/Ethinyl estradiol
3. Cyproterone acetate/Ethinyl estradiol
4. Drospirenone/Ethinyl estradiol
5. Dienogest/estradiol valerate
https://progyny.com/education/female-infertility/what-do-you-eat-if-you-have-pcos-or-endo-find-out/
Lifestyle Modifications
 References

1. Sadeghi HM, Adeli I, Calina D, Docea AO, Mousavi T, Daniali M, et al. Polycystic Ovary
Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing. Int
J Mol Sci. 2022;23(2).
THANK YOU