Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Patients With Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The prevalence of pediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing globally. Girls with T2D are at risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but the prevalence of PCOS among girls with T2D is unknown.

Objective

To determine the prevalence of PCOS in girls with T2D and to assess the association of obesity and race with this prevalence.

Data sources

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Web of Science: Conference Proceedings Citation Index-Science, and the gray literature were searched from inception to April 4, 2021.

Study selection

Two reviewers independently screened for studies with observational study design that recruit

SUBMITTER: Cioana M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8848210 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature