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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Corresponding Author

Anagani Jayashree

Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy,

Malla Reddy Medical College for Women, Suraram, Hyderabad, T.S

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