Empowering early detection: A web-based machine learning approach for PCOS prediction

Abstract

Nowadays, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects many women, making it a prevalent concern. It is a hormonal disorder that causes irregular, delayed, or absent menstrual cycles in the female body. This condition can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, weight gain, unwanted body hair, and various other complications. In severe cases, PCOS can result in infertility, posing a challenge for patients trying to conceive. Statistics show that the incidence rate of PCOS has significantly increased in recent years, which is alarming. If PCOS is identified early, people may follow their doctor's recommendations and live a better life. The dataset used for this research contains records for 541 patients. The aim of this study is to employ machine learning models to identify patterns in this disorder. The information learned is then inputted into various algorithms to assess accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, and precision using different ML models, such as Logistic Regression (LR), Decision Tree (DT), AdaBoost (AB), Random Forest (RF), and Support Vector Machine (SVM) among others. The research utilized the Mutual Information model for feature selection and compared the models to determine the most accurate one. Employing the Mutual Information model for feature engineering, AB and RF achieved the highest accuracy of 94 %.