Awareness on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOD/PCOS among college going girls in Nagpur City
Author(s): Dr. Durgesh Wasnik and Aiman Fatema Mohammad Sadique
Authors Affiliations:
Dr. Durgesh Wasnik
Principal
Umang Geetai College of Women’s Education, Koradi Road, Panjara, Nagpur 441111
Aiman Fatema Mohammad Sadique
Student
Umang Geetai College of Women’s Education, Koradi Road, Panjara, Nagpur 441111
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202507052 | Paper ID: IJIRMF202507052Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOD/PCOS) is an endocrine disorder which affects the adolescent girls. It affects 5% to 10% of women in their reproductive age. Awareness and accurate diagnosis are the first step in managing PCOS/PCOD as it improves the quality of life of the patient. The study was conducted to access the knowledge and awareness on PCOS/PCOD among young adolescent girls. Survey of 80 girls was done to access the knowledge on PCOD/PCOS among college going young girls young girls studying in graduation 1st, 2nd year. The data was collected from the students by using structured questionnaire. In the present study, 63.75% had normal BMI, 25% were underweight, 8.75% were overweight and 2.5% was obese. 48.75% had continuous weight gain, 26.23% has access facial hairs and 38.75% had pimples and pigmentation on skin. 67.5% had normal menstrual cycle while other girls had irregular menses. In the present study 37.5% girls got knowledge from friends, 27.5% girls got knowledge from internet, 7.5% had information from doctors and health care workers, 6.25% had knowledge from parents and relatives and 21.25% were unaware about PCOD/PCOS. Thorough knowledge of the disorder and counselling for adolescent should be included in the curriculum which will provide awareness towards the disorder and lifestyle modification. Accurate diagnosis at a younger age may be a key.
Dr. Durgesh Wasnik, Aiman Fatema Mohammad Sadique (2025); Awareness on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOD/PCOS) among college going girls in Nagpur City, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-7, Pp.353-360.     Available on –  https://www.ijirmf.com/
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