CONTEMPORARY PROFILE OF THE PATIENT WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)
Abstract:
Background: The aim of our research included identifying the medical and social specifics of
contemporary profile in PCOS patients in the Republic of Moldova in order to improve the diagnose and
the management of treatment of this disease. Materials and Methods: There were analysed 138 patients
who were selected according to the Rotterdam criteria regarding PCOS, who were hospitalized in the
Department of Aseptic Gynecology at the Municipal Clinical Hospital Nr.1 of Chişinău city. Results: Some
medical and social determinants had either a direct or indirect role in the evolution of PCOS. In the current
study, we determined that the main impact had the body mass index (BMI), irregular menstrual cycle,
family history, the hormonal level, the duration of treatment and infertility. Conclusions: We have compiled
the contemporary profile of PCOS patients - young women in reproductive age, usually overweight, who
have irregular menstrual cycle, a family history of PCOS and infertility for nearly 1 year of regular sexual
life.
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