Shunmukha Priya S* , Sani Sebastian
Right Diet.fit, India
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Steroid Horm Sci
Statement of the Problem: PCOS is generally recognized as a disorder among adolescents or Young Girls, but even middle-aged women and elderly women with PCOS face complications linked with PCOS. Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder, that affects 8-13% of reproductive-aged women. The etiology and pathophysiology of PCOS are still not understood. It is linked with multiple health problems and affects physical and emotional well-being. The study aims to recognize the complications associated with PCOS across different age groups. Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: A review of the literature search was performed using terms such as â??PCOSâ??, â??polycystic ovary syndromeâ??, â??Adolescentsâ??, â??Young Girlsâ??, â??Middle-Aged Womenâ??, â??Lifestyleâ??, â??Dietâ??, and â??Physical Activityâ??. The search was carried out with reference tracking, from databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect. Original articles and review papers on PCOS were considered for the study. Observations: Among adolescents with PCOS, the complications include irregular periods, amenorrhea, anovulation, hirsutism, acne, and obesity. Young Girls with PCOS may experience endothelial dysfunction which is not solely linked to obesity and an increased risk for earlyonset cardiovascular disease. Among pregnant PCOS, the complications include high risks of miscarriage, gestational diabetes, hypertension, preterm delivery, and the birth of small-for-gestational-age infants. Middle-aged women with PCOS may experience oligomenorrhea, and hirsutism, and are also a root cause of serious medical conditions like obesity, hypertension, type-2 diabetes mellitus due to insulin resistance, endometrial cancers, and ovarian cancer. Among perimenopausal women, along with insulin resistance the risk of developing NAFLD is observed. PCOS doesn't vanish among Menopausal women. PCOS women attain menopause a few years later and will also have lower serum FSH. As aging progresses, PCOS evolves from a reproductive disease to a metabolic disorder involving various metabolic disturbances like insulin resistance and abnormalities of energy expenditure, risks for developing type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.Conclusion & Significance: Taking a multidimensional approach to managing PCOS complication. Caregivers and patients should be aware of the long-term health risks and provide appropriate screening, counseling, and management options. Treatment should involve dietary and lifestyle modifications, insulin sensitizers, and psychological counseling to avoid or manage associated complications of PCOS
Dr. Shunmukha Priya, a Food Science and Nutrition Researcher. hold an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Food Science & Nutrition from the Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore
