Prevalence of Bowel and Bladder Symptoms in Overweight and Obese Young Girls Having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovarian condition is a heterogeneous disorder described by an excess of androgen production by the ovaries. Overweight and obese individuals are characterized as inordinate amassing of fat that might disable wellbeing. Urinary Incontinence is known as the lack of bladder control and much of the time embarrassing issue. Faecal incontinence may be accompanied by other bowel problems, such as diarrhoea. hormones are considered an important part of human development. young girls may face problems with growth, metabolism, puberty and overall well-being when there is an imbalance during the most vulnerable years. Objective: To find the prevalence of bowel and bladder symptoms in overweight and obese young girls having polycystic ovarian syndrome. Method: n = 57 subjects were included in the study who filled the questionnaire which included a questionnaire incontinence severity index and a revised faecal incontinence scale. Based on the responses, they were classified as continent or incontinent. Results: Females suffering from PCOS in the age group 17-25 years with an average of 21.41 and BMI greater than 25kg/m2 with an average of 28.74 were included in the study. The majority of overweight and obese females in this age group had never experienced urinary and bowel symptoms. Conclusion: The study concludes that there may be a protective effect of hormones because despite being overweight and obese Keywords: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Body mass index (BMI), Revised faecal incontinence scale (RFIS), Incontinence severity index (ISI)