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.

摘要

我们检查了患有和未患有多囊卵巢综合征 (PCOS) 的女性的月经和体重指数 (BMI)，并探讨了 BMI 对育龄 PCOS 女性的月经、面部痤疮和多毛症的影响。分析了来自韩国护士健康研究的数据。采用logistic回归分析BMI对PCOS组月经不规律、痤疮和多毛症的影响。在 11,866 名参与者中，PCOS 的患病率为 7.1%。我们发现 BMI 会影响 PCOS 女性的月经不规律、面部痤疮和多毛症。医疗保健提供者应考虑控制体重以改善 PCOS 女性的月经不规律和多毛症。