Impact of updated international diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To study whether application of the new 2018 guidelines for the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) would decrease the diagnosis of PCOS. Second, to compare the metabolic profiles of women included and excluded in this new definition.

Design

Retrospective cross-sectional chart review.

Setting

University-affiliated hospital system.

Patients

Women, ages 12-50, with the International Classification of Diseases code "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome" in 2017.

Interventions

Application of the new 2018 guidelines for the diagnosis of PCOS.

Main outcome measures

The primary outcome was the retention of PCOS diagnosis after applying the new 2018 guidelines. Secondary outcomes included the comparison of metabolic risk factors. Analysis was per

SUBMITTER: Kostroun KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10310972 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature