Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous multifactorial endocrine metabolic disorder and reproductive endocrine problem in women of childbearing age. This is a prospective study to estimate the prevalence of PCOS in Moroccan women on the basis of the Rotterdam criteria and to study the factors associated with PCOS. The studyincluded 360 women aged 13 to 47 at the specialist consultation in the dermatology department of the 360 patients, 86 were diagnosed with PCOS. The age of the patients varied between 12 and 50 years. The main reasons for consultation: acne 78%, hyper trichos is 14%, alopecia 5%. During the physical examination, we noted that it was mainly inflammatory in 56% of cases. Hirsutism (Ferriman and Gallwey score). Obesity (BMI> to 30) increased in 64 patients with SOMPK (74%). Pelvic ultrasound confirmed the SOMPK. Hormonal evaluation was disrupted in 88% of cases. All of our patients on cyproterone combined with local acne treatment, a depilatory laser or minoxidil. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive disorder that encompasses many conditions and has a direct impact on various metabolic processes. Despite the increased incidence of this syndrome, prevalence studies are limited. This article, to our knowledge, is the first description of the current status of PCOS among Moroccan women.