Abstract
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common metabolic disorder with diverse etiologies among women of reproductive age. The prevalence of PCOS varies with different ethnicities and across various geographies and social settings.The worldwide prevalence is estimated to be 6-7%. In the present study we evaluate the prevalence of PCOS in Saudi reproductive women in between the age of 18-45 years from Gynecology department of Maternity and Children Hospital (MCH), sakaka, aljouf, Saudi Arabia. Total 485 PCOS participated in this retrospective study over a period of January 2018 to December 2018. The participant's criteria were included age, BMI, history of menstruation and as well as the presence of hirsutism, acne, and alopecia. The participants were also assessed for total testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin and thyroid stimulating hormone levels All Data obtain from the hospital record database files in MCH. The Rotterdam criteria were used for diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Total 485 PCOS cases were diagnosed out of 7200 and represent of prevalence of 6.7%. Our study documented the prevalence of PCOS is higher in a woman ages between 18-45 years old. We have aim to further research of prevalence on PCOS with population based.