Prevalence and Effectiveness of Potential strategies for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Introduction :Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is defined as a complex endocrine disorder affecting reproductive aged women. It is associated with anovulation, menstrual irregularities, infertility and insulin resistance as the condition progresses. Methodology: The study was conducted among 1438 women and all were screened with questionnaires on demographic profile, anthropometric measurements and clinical examination as well as diagnosed for PCOS with Rotterdam Criteria. A total of 269 women were confirmed with PCOS. The purposive sampling technique was used and 113 samples were enrolled for interventional strategies. 44 subjects received allopathic treatment for PCOS in a private hospital, Coimbatore. In Ayurveda hospital, ayurvedic treatment provided for 32 women and 37 were managed with Life style medications of Diet and exercises. Data Analysis: Descriptive statistics, Paired T' test, ANOVA, Bonferroni and Chi square test were used for objective analysis Results: Among 1438 women, 269 diagnosed to have PCOS as per Rotterdam Criteria.It shows the prevalence rate of PCOS is 18.7%.Menstrual duration got normalized with 95.45 and 94.75 % by following Allopathic medicine and lifestyle modification respectively.By Following allopathic medicine, BMI got reduced with 0.99%,but 10.7% reduction in LSM group. With Ayurvedic Medicine, Alopecia reduced with 3.13 % over 6 months. By following lifestyle modification for 6 months, Acne reduced with 51.35%.Hyperandrogenism got reduced with 27.03% with lifestyle modification whereas got reduced with 3.125% in Ayurvedic medicine. Conclusion : It shows the prevalence rate of PCOS is 18.7%.In allopathic group, BMI slightly increased and not significant. But, Menstrual regulation has been achieved with all three modalities of treatments. BMI, WHR, Hyperandrogenic symptoms such as Alopecia, Acne and Hirsutism significantly reduced in life style modification group as compared to other two groups. Overall, LSM group proved to significantly reduce the PCOS signs and symptoms