Prevalence of adult women aged 18 to 45 years with polycystic ovary syndrome who consulted a Public Hospital in Paraguay

Abstract

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects fertility and increases the risk of other diseases. It is diagnosed by symptoms, medical history and imaging, and its treatment includes lifestyle changes and emotional support. Objective: To determine the prevalence of adult women aged 18 to 45 years with polycystic ovary syndrome who consulted a public hospital in Paraguay during the year 2024. Methodology: The study was observational, descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional, carried out in a public hospital in Paraguay with 63 patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, using non-probability convenience sampling. Data were collected with institutional authorization and analyzed in Excel; ethical principles were respected according to the Declaration of Helsinki. Results: A high prevalence in women aged 25 to 31 years who are living with a partner, with symptoms such as hirsutism, menstrual disorders and excess testosterone. strong relationship with emotional problems and risk of type 2 and gestational diabetes. The treatment combined lifestyle changes, multidisciplinary care, and hormonal therapies. Conclusion: The sociodemographic characteristics of adult women aged 18 to 45 years with polycystic ovary syndrome were successfully identified, their clinical characteristics were described, and the treatment applied to the study population was determined.