EVALUATING THE LINK BETWEEN EATING HABITS, LIFESTYLE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PCOS IN WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE
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2024
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UMT.Lahore
Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is the most common endocrine disorder widely
present among women of reproductive age. About 52% of the women living in Pakistan
are suffering from this disease. This study aimed to evaluate the association between
eating habits and lifestyle with the development of PCOS. According to research,
dietary practices and lifestyle choices can have a big impact on development and
management of symptoms associated with PCOS. This study aimed to evaluate the link
between eating habits and lifestyle with the development of PCOS in women of
reproductive age. This cross-sectional study was done to check the eating habits and
lifestyle of women suffering from PCOS, from august 2023 till February 2024. Only
women diagnosed with PCOS, aged between 14 to 45 were included. A self-structured
questionnaire containing 46 questions was used to collect data regarding eating habits
and lifestyle. The data were computed and analyzed using IBM statistical package for
social sciences version 20 (IBM SPSS version 20). data was analyzed by using two
statistical techniques based on SPSS software.