Awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome: A university students' perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Women with this syndrome may have infrequent menstrual periods or amenorrhea and excess androgen levels. The ovaries develop numerous small follicles and fail to ovulate on a regular basis, with subsequent subfertility in those women that wish to conceive.The etiology of polycystic ovary syndrome is unclear. Early diagnosis and treatment may reduce the risk of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Objectives

To assess the knowledge and attitude of university students towards polycystic ovary syndrome at two universities in the north of Jordan.

Method

ology: This is a cross-sectional online survey that polled female students at two unive

SUBMITTER: Alshdaifat E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8654774 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature