Characterization of Patients with Premature Ovarian Failure, Endometriosis, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women Attending Comprehensive Health Centers in Urmia, Iran

April 2026 in “ BMC Women s Health ”

Behrouz Fathi, Hojat Ghasemnejad-Berenji, Seyedeh Sona Hashemi, Sonia Sadeghpour, Arezoo Hosseini, Vahid Alinejad, Samira Firooziyan, Masoumeh Manafpour, Morteza Bagheri

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Premature Ovarian Failure Endometriosis PCOS POF EMs alopecia dysmenorrhea menstrual issues chronic pelvic discomfort hair loss menstrual pain heavy menstrual bleeding

TLDR PCOS is common in rural women in Urmia, Iran, needing better healthcare access.

This study characterized 373 women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Premature Ovarian Failure (POF), and Endometriosis (EMs) at health centers in Urmia, Iran. The prevalence of PCOS, POF, and EMs was 17.69%, 0.8%, and 3.5%, respectively. Key differences in women with PCOS included factors like alcohol consumption, menstrual issues, and alopecia. Severe dysmenorrhea-related pain and abdominal mass sensation were significant for POF screening, while EMs were associated with symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding and chronic pelvic discomfort. Most women with PCOS lived in rural areas, highlighting the need for improved healthcare access and early detection in these regions to enhance women's health and community resilience.

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