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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).