A cross-sectional study of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome consulting at a tertiary hospital from February - July 2004

ABSTRACT

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogenous condition with signs and symptoms including menstrual dysfunction, weight disorders, hirsutism, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and metabolic disorders. As such, diagnosis is controversial and differs between countries and communities. This study was done to identify and construct a registry of women with polycystic ovary syndrome being seen at the Out-Patient Department of Philippine General Hospital and obtain their demographic and anthropometric characteristics as well as their hormonal profile to be able to examine the best available evidence on the diagnosis and clinical management of PCOS in the Philippine setting. Results of the study showed comparable baseline characteristics and hormonal profile among Filipino women with PCOS. These data suggest that diagnostic and therapeutic modalities applied in other groups of women may be applicable and cost-effective in the Philippine setting.