Comparative study of cortisol level between PCOS women and normal women

Abstract

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is now recognized as the most common endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age group, affecting 5%–10% of women worldwide. It is characterized by oligoovulation or anovulation, signs of androgen excess and polycystic Ovaries. Material and Method: This case control study conducted in Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, FH Medical College over a period of 6 months. Result: In this study two groups were involved, one was case group and another one was control group. In the control group 15 normal females were included & in the case group 15 females with PCOS were included. Conclusion: The mean values of cortisol are significantly higher in females with PCOS. However, the limitation of the study may be the small sample size.