Gaps in knowledge regarding the diagnostic criteria and management of PCOS in Germany: An anonymous web-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial condition that can include a myriad of symptom complexes. A study in North America demonstrated that a significant percentage of physicians were unaware of crucial aspects of PCOS. This study aimed to examine the level of knowledge about PCOS among physicians in Germany.

Methods

An anonymous cross-sectional online questionnaire was distributed to all gynecological clinics and fertility centers in Germany. The responsible gynecologists in service were contacted and they were asked to distribute the questionnaire among the employed physicians in their clinic.

Results and discussion

The questionnaire was completed 206 times. 92 (65.7 %) of all respondents were board-certified gynecologists without specialt

SUBMITTER: Hofmann K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617859 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature