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.
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