Abstract:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine system disorder among women of
reproductive age. In PCOS, woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with
periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. If it is not treated, over time it can lead to serious health
problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. Early diagnosis is necessary for early interventions to
minimize the immediate and chronic consequences. This study is an attempt to assess the
knowledge and awareness of PCOS in the girl students of a 4 different universities in
Narayangonj. 62.75% of the students were not aware of PCOS and 50.5% of the student thought
that PCOS is manageable one. Out of 400 students, only 4.75% of students were diagnosed
PCOS and out of this, 21.05% of the students had family history about PCOS and 94.73% said
that they were informed about PCOS from doctors. 67.25% of the students were aware of
irregular period as a common a sign and symptoms of PCOS and 60.25% of the students thought
that infertility is a major complication of PCOS. 36.75% of the students thought that exercise
could help in prevention of PCOS and out of this 54.42% of the students thought exercise could
help in weight reduction. Majority of students around 71.5% of the students mentioned that
PCOS can be treated by medication. Efforts need to be given to intensify awareness in the
general public about PCOS. From this newly gathered knowledge, individuals may be able to protect themselves from some of the negative consequences associated with PCOS.
Description:
This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.