Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in women of child-bearing age is one of the most common causes of primary and secondary infertility, and may often be associated with other health or social issues. The prevalence however, varies among age group and geographical area. Ultrasound plays an important role in the initial evaluation and follow-up treatment of patients with PCOS. This study was to evaluate the prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome based on the sonographic survey of the ovaries of 200 women of childbearing ages of 13-51 years in Port Harcourt metropolis in Nigeria. This was a retrospective study for a period of twelve months from two hospitals.
Results: A total of 33 women (16.5%) were diagnosed with PCOS. Ages 27-31 years had the highest occurrence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (18 cases 9%). The most common clinical presentations were primary and secondary infertility (24.2 and 21.2%, respectively). In conclusion, polycystic ovarian syndrome was common among women of child bearing age in Port Harcourt metropolis, with ages 27-31 years having the highest occurrence, and primary infertility being the common clinical presentation. Thus, women of child bearing age presenting with infertility should be examined with ultrasound for early diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Published Date: 2022-07-12; Received Date: 2022-06-14
