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Environmental determinants and PCOS symptoms severity: a cross-sectional study
Seemab Ashraf1, Rabia Aslam1, Irfan Bashir1
1Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Health Care for Women International
|August 25, 2021
Summary
Dietary habits like chicken, fast food, and spicy food intake significantly predict Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) severity. A sedentary lifestyle and higher BMI also correlate with increased PCOS symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Reproductive Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder affecting women globally.
- Environmental factors are increasingly recognized as contributors to PCOS symptom severity.
- Understanding these determinants is crucial for effective PCOS management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between various environmental determinants and the severity of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms.
- To identify specific dietary and lifestyle factors influencing PCOS progression.
- To provide data for improved clinical counseling and management strategies for PCOS.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study involving 150 women diagnosed with PCOS (aged 16-45).
- Data collected from private clinics and hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan.
- Statistical analyses included Chi-square, Spearman's correlation, and linear regression.
Main Results:
- Intake of chicken, fast food, and spicy food were significant predictors of PCOS severity (p < 0.05).
- Sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.034) and Body Mass Index (BMI) (p = 0.025) showed significant relationships with PCOS symptom severity.
- Socioeconomic status (SES) did not demonstrate a significant association with PCOS severity.
Conclusions:
- Dietary patterns and lifestyle choices are significant environmental determinants of PCOS severity.
- Healthcare professionals can utilize these findings for targeted patient counseling and management.
- Interventions focusing on diet and physical activity may improve the quality of life for women with PCOS.
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