Ultrasonographic frequency of polycystic ovarian syndrome in different socio economic population of lahore
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2025
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UMT, Lahore
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Objective: To determine the frequency of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) diagnosed through ultrasonography among women belonging to different socioeconomic groups in Lahore. Aim of study: This study uses ultrasonography to identify PCOS prevalence in Lahore women, addressing knowledge gaps, socioeconomic inequalities, and inadequate detection methods, despite high incidence in Pakistan. Methodology: There were 170 women in the study, ranging in age from 18 to 45. Participants were divided into three demographic groups based on occupation, income, and level of education: high, middle, and low. For qualitative variables, percentages and frequencies will be employed and the data was expressed as Pie chart and Bar chart. Data was collected from multiple medical sectors of Lahore. Results: The analysis showed that more than half of the patients i.e.: 89 (52.35%) belongs to middle class and their monthly house hold income was 50,000-150,000, most of them were graduated (35.29%). 50 (29.4%) belongs to upper class, mostly were graduated and post graduated. 31 (18.23%) belongs to lower class, their income was >50,000, among them majority have studied up to primary level (13.52%). The study showed the mean ± S.D of left ovary was 15.65±4.86 and right ovary was 15.96±4.95. Mean ± S.D of left ovarian volume was 11.43±3.55 and right ovarian volume was 12.02±2.48. Conclusion: Our results show the connection between income, occupation, and education and socioeconomic position. PCOS is most common in the middle class, probably because of a combination of sedentary lifestyles, processed foods, and moderate access to healthcare, which enables more diagnoses than in the lower classes. While lower class women are underdiagnosed, upper class women are perhaps at comparable risks but profit from early prevention. PCOS patients need tailored treatments for improved diagnosis and treatment.