Factors Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at Yaounde Gynecological Obstetrics and Pediatric Hospital (HGOPY)

Abstract

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a poorly understood condition in our environment. The aim of our study was to identify the factors associated with the polycystic ovary syndrome observed in women of reproductive age at the Gyneco- obstetric and Pediatric Hospital of Yaounde. Method: The aim of our study was to identify the factors associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) observed in women of reproductive age at the Yaoundé Gyneco- Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital (YGOPH). This was a case-control study. We compared on the basis of the Rotterdam criteria (Case), with 184 women PCOS-free (controls). The data was entered and analyzed using SPSS software version 20.0 and Epi Info 3.5.4. The error threshold was set at 5%. Result: The factors associated with polycystic ovary syndrome in univariate analysis were: age under30 (OR: 5.69, CI: 2.71 - 11.94) a family history of polycystic ovary syndrome (OR5.69; CI: 2.71 - 11.94), irregular menstruation (OR 2.60, IC: 1,33 - 5.05), diabetes (OR: 2.69, IC: 1.36-5.29) infertility (OR: 2.68 IC: 1.38 - 5.20); The personal history of peri-pubertal obesity (OR:10.09, IC (4.83 - 21.06)); Have more than three meals per day (OR, 5.37, CI: (1.56 - 18.47)); Frequent consumption of fried foods (OR, 3.24, IC (1.55 - 6.76)); Consume tea regularly (OR: 4.54, IC (1.51-13.68)); And major obesity (OR: 4.20; IC: (2.26 -10.74)). After linear regression, the factors that remained significant were age below 30 years (OR: 5.70, CI: 2.17-15.00); the personal history of peripubertal obesity (OR: 4.68, CI: 1.79-12.20) and consumption of more than three meals per day (OR: 6.06 CI: 1.16 - 31.64). Conclusion: Factors associated with PCOS at HGOPY are age of less than 30 years, history of obesity, and consumption of more than three meals per day.