Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Patients and Obstetricians/Gynecologists.

ABSTRACT: Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder commonly affecting women of reproductive age. Compared with women without PCOS, women with PCOS are more likely to have overweight or obesity. Materials and Methods: To better understand the role of obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) in diagnosis and treatment of patients with PCOS and obesity, we conducted an anonymous, United States population-based, cross-sectional online survey with 251 patients with PCOS and obesity and 305 health care professionals (HCPs), of which 125 were OB/GYNs. Results: In the most common patient journey, most patients were diagnosed (66%) and treated (59%) by OB/GYNs. Most patients (51%) considered OB/GYNs to be the coordinator of their PCOS care.

SUBMITTER: Gill L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10278022 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature