Assessment PCOS And Implementation Of Nutritional Knowledge Among Adolescent Girls (15-18 Years)

INTRODUCTION  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders. PCOS is a complex, heterogeneous disorder of uncertain etiology. Aim : To make the assessment of PCOS and implementation of nutritional knowledge among adolescent girls (15-18 years)”. MATERIALS AND METHOD A prospective study was using random sampling technique is used to collect the data. 300 subjects school going girls in Chennai taken for the study. A pro forma with PCO quiz are the tools used to collect data from selected subjects. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION   The mean of height was found to be 1.52meters, weight 52.6kgs and BMI 22.04 Kg/M². In food frequency except for 15 years all age group includes maximum amount of cereals, pulses, vegetables and fruits. Very little percentage in all the age groups having carbonated beverages, chocolates and biscuits in daily basis. Menstrual irregularities and skin problem found to be higher in15 years, whereas, weight and insulin based problems and related problems were found be higher in 18 years. PCOS score of 17 years age group was 2.9054±1.7452 which was found to be comparatively higher any other age groups. There was a significant correlation between PCO score and BMI at 5 percent level in obese and overweight subjects. CONCLUSION It can be very difficult to diagnose PCOS in teenage girls as they often experience irregular or absent menses and acne. Early diagnosis will help find a better solution and maintaining a healthy lifestyle pattern will help a women ease the symptoms of PCO and also various health related complications.