Abstracto

Relation between Obesity and PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) in Today�s Life

Mamatha M

Both obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are the raising epidemics in the world today.Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most leading causes of female infertility, affecting 5-10% of women of reproductive age. The syndrome is characterized by anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. Obesity (defined as a BMI ≥30 kg/m2) occurs in approximately 30% to 60% of women with PCOS. Central or abdominal obesity is a typical pattern. Central obesity is a risk factor for development of diabetes, heart disease and when present in a woman with PCOS worsens the clinical features of the syndrome. Obesity may play a pathogenic role in the development of the syndrome in susceptible individuals Therefore lifestyle modifications with appropriate diet and exercise is a corner stone of therapy for many women with PCOS.