Does body mass index have an effect on the prevalence of various symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome and their associated risk factors?

Abstract

The present cross-sectional study is an attempt to understand the effect of body mass index (BMI) on the prevalence of various symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to evaluate its associated risk factors.

Keywords

• body mass index
• hirsutism
• hyperandrogenism
• menstrual disturbance
• polycystic ovary syndrome