Prevalence of polycystic ovaries in women with acne

• DOI: 10.1007/bf00510088
• Publication Date: 2004-11-16T17:38:47Z
• Authors: A. Peserico; G. Angeloni; P. Bertoli; A. Marini; G. Piva; A. Panciera; V. Suma
• Keywords: Adult; 2. Zero hunger; Adolescent; Androstenedione; Luteinizing Hormone; Middle Aged; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Acne Vulgaris; Prevalence; Humans; Female; Testosterone; Follicle Stimulating Hormone; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Ultrasonography

The prevalence of polycystic ovaries was determined by pelvic ultrasound imaging in 119 women (mean age, 23.6 +/- 6.06 years; range, 14-45 years) with acne but with no menstrual disorders, obesity, or hirsutism, and in 35 healthy controls (mean age, 25 +/- 5.8 years; range, 21-40 years). Polycystic ovaries were found in 54 out of 119 patients with acne (45.37%) and in 6 out of 35 controls (17.14%). The results of this study indicate that polycystic ovaries are common in women with acne and not necessarily associated with menstrual disorders, obesity, or hirsutism.