TLDR Healthcare providers in Addis Ababa need better education and training for diagnosing PCOS.
The study involving 210 healthcare professionals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, identified significant gaps in knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Only 20.5% of participants demonstrated good knowledge, with gynecologists scoring the highest. Although 89% had a good attitude towards PCOS diagnosis, only 22% exhibited good practice, often relying on ultrasonography and physical symptoms rather than hormonal markers. The Rotterdam criteria were the most recognized, but hormonal tests like AMH and DHEAS were underutilized. The study emphasizes the need for improved education, training, and resources to enhance PCOS diagnosis and management, particularly among interns and midwives, and highlights the influence of demographic factors on knowledge and practice levels.
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January 2024 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” 
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
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March 2023 in “Diagnostics” The guidelines suggest reconsidering PCOS criteria for better diagnosis and care.
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January 2019 in “The Nurse Practitioner” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by high androgen levels and often seen in 20% of women via ultrasound.
January 2023 in “Austin Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” PCOS affects many young women in KSA, with mild cases being most common.
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
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January 2012 in “Endocrine development” The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.
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December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.
