Disparity among endocrinologists and gynaecologists in the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome
Other Title(s)
التباين بين أطباء النساء و الولادة و أطباء الغدد الصماء في تشخيص متلازمة تكيس المبايض المتعدد
Joint Authors
al-Naim, Lulu A.
Ghanim, Ayah
al-Zamil, Hanna
al-Arini, Khawlah
al-Aqil, Rim
al-Saran, Ruba
al-Sumali, Nurah
al-Bahlal, Rim
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 3 (31 Aug. 2020), pp.324-329, 6 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2020-08-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives : this study aimed to compare endocrinologists’ versus gynaecologists’ approaches in using the Rotterdam criteria to diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
methods : this cross-sectional study was conducted at physiology department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between december2017 and April 2018.
a validated self-administered questionnaire in English was used to obtain information from endocrinologists and gynaecologists regarding their approaches to diagnosing PCOS.
each group’s diagnostic use of the rotterdam criteria, association between years of experience and clinical decision-making, clinical features leading to diagnosis and considerations in the diagnosis of biochemical parameters that define hyperandrogenism were evaluated.
results: a total of 132 physicians were included in this study (response rate : 27%); 77 (58.3%) were endocrinologists and 55 (41.7%) were gynaecologists.
most of the respondents (79.5%) had ≤20 years of experience.
a statistically significant difference was detected between the endocrinologists and gynaecologists (98.7% versus81.8%; p = 0.001) in their consideration of hyperandrogenism in the diagnosis.
the gynaecologists relied more on ovarian morphology than the endocrinologists did (76.4% versus 45.5%, p <0.0001).
physicians with more experience used ovarian ultrasonography more compared to those with less experience (p = 0.006).
conclusion : there was disparity in the diagnostic approaches of endocrinologists, who rely more on androgen levels for diagnosis of PCOS versus gynaecologists, who more frequently use an ovarian morphology assessment.
increased years of experience increased the rate of ultrasonography use for PCOS diagnosis in both groups.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Zamil, Hanna& al-Arini, Khawlah& al-Aqil, Rim& Ghanim, Ayah& al-Saran, Ruba& al-Sumali, Nurah…[et al.]. 2020. Disparity among endocrinologists and gynaecologists in the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 20, no. 3, pp.324-329.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1366364
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Zamil, Hanna…[et al.]. Disparity among endocrinologists and gynaecologists in the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 20, no. 3 (Aug. 2020), pp.324-329.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1366364
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Zamil, Hanna& al-Arini, Khawlah& al-Aqil, Rim& Ghanim, Ayah& al-Saran, Ruba& al-Sumali, Nurah…[et al.]. Disparity among endocrinologists and gynaecologists in the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2020. Vol. 20, no. 3, pp.324-329.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1366364
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 328-329
Record ID
BIM-1366364