Assessment of Associated Factors and Complications for Women with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome in Baghdad City

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the associated factors and complication for women with poly cystic ovarian syndrome.
Methodology: A descriptive study conducted on purposive sample of (65) women whom attended Hospitals
in Baghdad city suffering polycystic ovarian syndrome for the period of (20th October 2019 through 25th
February 2020). Descriptive & Inferential statistical analyses were used to analyze the data.
Results: The highest percentages (50%) in age group were (19-22) years, primary schools graduates,
housewife, from “urban area”, with irregular cycle. Take high grains, fat, sugar in their food And suffered
from obesity, hirsutism, acne,amenorrhea, infertility among short term complication.
Conclusions: The study concluded that there is significant relationship between occupation, body mass
index, food consumption, dietary habits, environmental factors, with short term complication of PCOS.
Recommendations: Need to developed training program to upgrade their knowledge and skills about healthy
food and life style to reduction the complication of PCOS.