Title: Correlation between PCOS and Infertility – An Observational Study
Authors: Anagani Jayashree, Bethi Manasa
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i11.61
Abstract
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study includes impact of PCOS on infertility.
Materials and Methods: The study includes evaluation and investigation of 100 cases of infertile females over a period of 3 years from 2007 to 2009 in Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad, Telangana. A detailed history for every complaint in all the cases was taken by the in charge gynecologist.
Results: PCOS accounted for about 30% of the total infertility cases.
Conclusion: This study attempts to focus the impact of PCOS on reproductive performance.
Keywords: PCOS, Infertility, Anovulaton.
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