Comparative Analysis of Hormonal and Basic Parameters between Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Non-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Non-PCOS) Individuals

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in comparison to non-PCOS women across different age groups. The data was collected from a sample of women, and their distribution among age groups revealed that the majority of PCOS women (39.6%) were in the 36-45 years age range, followed by 30.6% in the 26-35 years group, and 29.6% in the 15-25 years group. Subsequently, various parameters were compared between PCOS and non-PCOS women. The analysis of Body Mass Index (BMI) indicated that there was a marginal difference, with PCOS women having a mean BMI of 20.93±2.37 kg/m2, and non-PCOS women having a slightly higher mean BMI of 21.51±2.37 kg/m2. Furthermore, hormonal analysis revealed that PCOS women had significantly higher levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) with a mean of 13.32±2.25 compared to non-PCOS women with a mean of 7.23±2.14. Similarly, PCOS women showed elevated levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) with a mean of 6.43±4.34, while non-PCOS women had a mean of 4.43±2.53. Moreover, insulin levels were considerably higher in PCOS women with a mean of 19.52±2.06, in contrast to non-PCOS women with a mean of 6.43±3.53. These findings suggest that PCOS is associated with distinct hormonal and metabolic profiles, contributing to the understanding of this complex syndrome and emphasizing the importance of considering age and hormonal factors in its diagnosis and management