A review article on pcos and its impact on quality of life in women correlation with age, basal metabolic index and various factors

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder characterised by presence of oligomenorrhoea, anovulation and hyperandrogenism in females. PCOS mainly observed women adolescent age to pre-partum resulting abortions. Symptoms include irregular menstrual cycles, anovulation, acne, hirsutism oligomenorrhea. The pathophysiology involves the primary ovarian abnormalities, endocrine alterations metabolic modifiers such as anti-Mullerian hormone, insulin resistance chronic inflammation which causes disturbances results hormone imbalance therefore development cysts ovaries observed. Diagnostic criteria are done from Rotterdam PCOSwhich includes irregularities, ultrasound scanning Luteinizing Harmone (LH) Follicle-stimulating (FSH) ratio raise androgens level body. Treatment options oral contraceptive pills, metformin therapy for intolerance, local treatments laser hair removal therapy, replacement acne. Non-pharmacological treatment diet changes, regular exercises weight loss. Early diagnosis PCOD can improve quality life minimize chances causing cardiac problemsand further complications caused loss, infertility if left undiagnosed may result uterus cancer.