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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2024

Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Its Associated Risk Factors among Medical Students in Two Countries.

Gulam Saidunnisa Begum, Noor Alhuda Talal Almashaikhi, Maryam Yousuf Albalushi, Hajar Mohammed Alsalehi, Rayan Salih Alazawi, Bellary Kuruba Manjunatha Goud, Rajani Dube

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Gulam Saidunnisa BegumDepartment of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Al Tareef, Sohar 321, Oman.
Noor Alhuda Talal AlmashaikhiCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Al Tareef, Sohar 321, Oman.
Maryam Yousuf AlbalushiCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Al Tareef, Sohar 321, Oman.ORCID 0009-0008-3196-9507
Hajar Mohammed AlsalehiCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Al Tareef, Sohar 321, Oman.ORCID 0009-0004-0334-878X
Rayan Salih AlazawiCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Al Tareef, Sohar 321, Oman.ORCID 0009-0002-6035-5260
Bellary Kuruba Manjunatha GoudDepartment of Biochemistry, RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah P.O. Box-11172, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-7195-6945
Rajani DubeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah P.O. Box-11172, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-1539-6162

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introductionPCOS, a common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age, affects fertility and increases the risks of other diseases. Early detection, risk factor assessment, and intervention are crucial to prevent long-term complications. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis study was conducted using a pre-validated questionnaire at two medical colleges in the UAE and Oman. The first study (UAE) results are already published. Here, we present the findings of the second study (Oman) and compare them. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The prevalence of PCOS was 4.6% (

conclusionThe prevalence of PCOS and clinical signs of hyperandrogenism vary significantly between countries in the MENA region. There is a need to identify specific risk factors associated with PCOS in different populations, explore the genetic basis, and undertake collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals from various disciplines to raise awareness about PCOS and its associated risks.

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Polycystic Ovary SyndromeStudents, MedicalAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansOmanPrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited Arab EmiratesYoung Adultcomplicationsobesity and PCOSPCOS in medical studentspolycystic vary syndromerisk factors of PCOS

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