Prevalence, Knowledge and Awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome: A study among the Bengali speaking Hindus and Muslims of Kolkata, West Bengal

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS is one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders that leads to ovulatory failure and infertility in women of reproductive age. It is evident that both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to the development of PCOS and its phenotypic manifestations, while the pathophysiology of the condition is yet unknown. Sometimes patients with having PCOS may not receive appropriate treatment since the condition tends to be underdiagnosed. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken among to ascertain the incidence of PCOS, the level of knowledge and awareness of PCOS, and the health-related behaviors among the Hindu and Muslim adolescents and young adult women of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. In this cross-sectional a study, 723 Bengali women between the ages of 15 and 30 participated (371 Hindus and 352 Muslims). The current study reveals a noteworthy association between the level of information of PCOS among Hindu and Muslim PCOS participants. Additionally, the majority of the participants obtained their knowledge from health experts. Adequate intervention initiatives are thus needed to inform young girls and prevent them from the long-term effects of PCOS.