Understanding the most common symptoms of PCOS- Ft. Dr. Duru Shah, MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) - Video

Published On 2023-09-08T12:00:00+05:30 | Updated On 8 Sept 2023 12:00 PM IST

Overview

In today's video we will disscuss about the most common symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, known to all of us as PCOS.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy that is highly prevalent in women of Indian ethnicity. Clinical practice guidelines do not adequately consider ethnic–cultural differences in the diagnosis and care of women with PCOS. Research indicates that women with PCOS experience lifelong metabolic, reproductive, and psychological consequences.

To discuss this topic in detail and for better understanding, Medical Dialogues Team interacted with Dr. Duru Shah who has completed her MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

With over four decades of experience in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr. Shah has made significant contributions to the medical community and is widely recognized for her exceptional work. She is the founder and president of the PCOS Society and a promoter of women's health and adolescent health in India. She has authored five books and published numerous research articles on topics related to women's health, adolescent health, and infertility.

Speakers

Dr. Nandita Mohan

Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 5 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751

Dr Duru Shah

Dr Duru Shah MBBS, MD (Obs & Gynae), FRCOG FCPS FICS FICOG DGO DFP FICMCH is the Director at Gynaecworld and Gynaecworld Assisted Fertility Clinic, Mumbai and a Consultant (Obs & Gynae) to Breach Candy Hospital, Jaslok Hospital and Sir Hurkisondas Hospital, Mumbai with over 48 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Her areas of interest are Infertility management, High-Risk Pregnancy, and Women’s health. She is currently the Senior Vice President of the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction. Dr. Shah has served as the President of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), affiliated to the International Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics (FIGO) and also as Chairman of the Indian College of the Obs. Gyn. (ICOG). At present, she is a member of FIGO's Ethics Committee. She also served as Past President of the Indian Menopause Society and the Mumbai Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (MOGS) and is currently the Vice President of the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) and a member of the Board of the International Menopause Society.