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The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Joint Authors
Stiebel-Kalish, Hadas
Avisar, Inbal
Dania, Hirsch
Gaton, Dan D.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Diseases
Abstract EN
Purpose.
The purpose of this study is to re-evaluate whether the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) amongst women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is higher than in the general population using the NIH criteria.
Methods.
We included all consecutive women with IIH of child-bearing age seen at a hospital-based neuro-ophthalmology clinic between the years 2000–2005.
All consenting women included in this study filled-out a screening questionnaire aimed at identifying women at risk for PCOS.
The endocrinologist examined each patient suspect of PCOS as well as their biochemical results and diagnosed PCOS according to NIH criteria.
The prevalence of PCOS in these women with IIH was compared with the reported prevalence of PCOS in the general population.
Results.
Out of 58 women with IIH who completed the study, definite PCOS was diagnosed in nine women (9/58; 15.5%).
We found a significantly higher prevalence of PCOS using the NIH criteria among the IHH study group (15.5%, P=0.001) compared to the general population (8.7%).
Conclusions.
The prevalence of PCOS is higher among patients with IHH, compared to the general population.
We suggest a novel screening questionnaire to aid in the identification of women with IIH at risk for PCOS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Avisar, Inbal& Gaton, Dan D.& Dania, Hirsch& Stiebel-Kalish, Hadas. 2012. The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Scientifica،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Avisar, Inbal…[et al.]. The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Scientifica No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Avisar, Inbal& Gaton, Dan D.& Dania, Hirsch& Stiebel-Kalish, Hadas. The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Scientifica. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492217
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492217