Factors associated with self-report of polycystic ovary syndrome in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults study (CARDIA).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is underdiagnosed, but factors associated with women's report of diagnosis are not well-understood, particularly social determinants of health. Therefore, in a population-based cohort, we compared the characteristics of women with self-reported PCOS vs. women who have unrecognized PCOS vs. women without PCOS.

Methods

We performed a secondary data analysis of the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study, a population-based, prospective cohort of Black and White women. Participants were women (n = 2028) who responded to the question, "Did a doctor or nurse ever tell you that you had polycystic ovarian syndrome or polycystic ovarian disease?" at the year 15 examination. Women who answered "yes" were defined as h

SUBMITTER: Kim C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10170674 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature