ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND EDUCATION INTERVENTION FOR YOUNG WOMEN WITH PCOS (POLY CYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME)
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2018-11-07
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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, BENGALURU
Abstract
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is observed in women of reproductive age,
which leads to reproductive, hormonal and metabolic abnormalities. The prevalence rate
varies from 2.2 to 26 per cent. PCOS happens to be the leading cause of female infertility
worldwide. The disease condition is characterised by anovulation, increased male
hormones and presence of cysts in the ovaries. Incidence and intensity of the condition
corelates with diet and lifestyle. The study aims at assessing the anthropometry, dietary
pattern and lifestyle of women with PCOS in comparison to controls along with education
intervention for the subjects. Women exhibiting classic PCOS (CP) (anovulation,
hyperandrogenism and polycysts in ovaries) and normandrogenic PCOS (NP) (anovulation
with polycysts in ovaries) were considered for the study (18 – 25 years). Age matched
women without hyperandrogenism and regular menstrual cycles were chosen as control
(CN). Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The dietary pattern revealed
relatively low consumption of protein and protective food groups among PCOS subjects
compared to control. Weight gain of 4 to 5 kg in 6 months was reported by CP and NP
group (42 and 36 per cent respectively). Caffeine consumption was more in women with
PCOS and they had sedentary lifestyle with less than 30 min of exercise per day as against
control who performed for an hour. Education intervention showed significant increase in
knowledge, attitude and practice scores from baseline to 90th day. Nutrition intervention
using health mix reduced the follicular count (21 – 22 %). Anthropometric measurements
and indices show increased risk factors for non-communicable disease in PCOS women.
Hesitation among the public to talk about menstruation still prevails. Hence, there is need
for educating the women about uterus health to lead a healthy life and to encourage them
to adopt healthy lifestyle.