TITLE:
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Exploring Its Impact on Obstetrical Outcomes
AUTHORS:
Ranjitha Vasa, Gayatri Venkataraman, Kelly Gorman, Rythika Francis, Elise Zwicklbauer, Julia Fisher, Polina Safovich, Mudar Dalloul, Ozgul Muneyyirci-Delale
KEYWORDS:
PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obstetrics, Reproduction, Pregnancy
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.14 No.8,
July
31,
2024
ABSTRACT: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) disrupts ovulation leading to both infertility and miscarriage; yet, its impact on obstetrical outcomes remains largely uncertain due to conflicting findings. We analyzed data from the CDC Pregnancy Risk Assessment of Monitoring System, specifically Standard Core and Phase 8 responses, with 9549 respondents across the United States through SPSS 28 software in this cross-sectional study. Two variables assessed PCOS status in respondents: history of PCOS and PCOS during pregnancy. With a history of PCOS, there were significantly increased odds of diabetic (OR 1.665, p