Home⇛LPU-St. Cabrini Journal of Allied Medicine⇛vol. 5 no. 3 (2023)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comparative Study on the Lifestyle of Women in Ages 15-49 Years Old

Jiulia Franchesca Bantinan | Abegail Xienina Belwa | Rehnae Dwayne Hilario | Roann Tan | Leila Julianne Velasco

Discipline: Health Science

 

Abstract:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism, anovulation, and the presence of polycystic ovaries, commonly affecting women of reproductive age. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the lifestyle of women aged 15–49 years with and without PCOS. Specifically, it sought to determine the incidence of PCOS among women within the reproductive age group, compare perceptions of current health conditions and changes experienced after lifestyle modification, and identify differences in lifestyle and health conditions between women with and without PCOS. This quantitative ex post facto study involved 164 participants in the Philippines, composed of 82 women clinically diagnosed with PCOS and 82 women without the condition, selected through true random sampling. Data was collected using two sets of online survey questionnaires designed for each group. Findings revealed that the highest incidence of PCOS was observed among women aged 20–24 years. Most respondents with PCOS agreed that lifestyle modification significantly affects their health by helping manage symptoms and improving overall well-being. Statistical analysis further indicated a significant difference in lifestyle habits and health conditions between women with and without PCOS. The results suggest that women with PCOS tend to be more conscious of their health due to the symptoms associated with the disorder, which may influence them to adopt different lifestyle practices compared to women without PCOS. These findings highlight the importance of lifestyle management in improving the health outcomes of women with PCOS.



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