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Body mass index, menstruation, acne, and hirsutism of polycystic ovary syndrome in women: A cross-sectional study

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Pages 85-97 | Received 29 Nov 2020, Accepted 02 Jun 2021, Published online: 22 Jul 2021
 

ABSTRACT

We examined to compare menstruation and body mass index (BMI) in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to explore the effects of BMI on menstruation, facial acne, and hirsutism in women with PCOS of child-bearing age. Data from the Korea Nurses’ Health Study were analyzed. The effect of BMI on irregularity of menstruation, acne, and hirsutism in the PCOS group was analyzed by logistic regression. The prevalence of PCOS was 7.1% among 11,866 participants. We found that BMI affects menstrual irregularity, facial acne, and hirsutism in PCOS women. Healthcare providers should consider weight control to improve irregularity of menstruation and hirsutism in PCOS women.

Acknowledgements

We appreciate all the nurses who participated in the Korea Nurses’ Health Study and who voluntarily completed the questionnaires.

Conflict of interest

No conflict of interest has been declared by the authors.

Funding

This study was supported by a fund (2013-E-63006-00, 2013-E-63006-01) by Research of the Korea National Institute of Health (KNIH).

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