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Epidemiology, pathogenesis, genetics & management of polycystic ovary syndrome in India

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Ganie, Mohammad Ashraf, Vasudevan, Vishnu, Wani, Imtiyaz Ahmad, Baba, Mohammad Salem, Arif, Tasleem, Rashid, Aafia·2019·Indian Journal of Medical Research

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder predominantly affecting women of reproductive age. Clinical manifestations are diverse including hyperandrogenism, anovulation, infertility and increased risk of metabolic diseases besides psychosocial dysfunction. This review provides information on the problem of PCOS in India, its pathophysiology, genetics and an overview of current management options to instigate further research in this field. Prevalence of PCOS in India ranges from 3.7 to 22.5 per cent depending on the population studied and the criteria used for diagnosis. Abnormalities in leptin-adiponectin (adipocyte biology), oxidative stress and autoimmunity are among the mechanisms studied regarding pathogenesis of PCOS. Many candidate gene studies have shown associations with PCOS in various studies. Studies have consistently demonstrated the relationship between the well-known manifestation of hyperandrogenism among Indian PCOS women and the metabolic morbidities including insulin resistance, glucose intolerance and cardiovascular risk. Management of individual components of PCOS can be achieved by medications or surgical methods, though further clarification regarding pathogenesis of PCOS is needed to sharpen our therapeutic armamentarium.

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Authors
Ganie, M. A., Vasudevan, V., Wani, I. A., Baba, M. S., Arif, T., & Rashid, A.
Affiliations
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Corresponding author
Ganie, Mohammad Ashraf
Venue
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Published
2019-10
Volume
150
Issue
4
Pages
333-344
ISSN
0971-5916 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2989778925
Cited by
232
References
95
Citations by year
2026: 28 · 2025: 46 · 2024: 55 · 2023: 45 · 2022: 31 · 2021: 21 · 2020: 6
FWCI
2.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • The Indian Journal of Medical Research (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-sa)
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  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Ovarian function and disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Endometriosis Research and Treatment
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
Keywords
polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS pathogenesis, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, cardiovascular risk, oxidative stress, autoimmunity, candidate gene association, PCOS management, infertility, anovulation, metabolic comorbidities
MeSH terms
Female, Humans, India, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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