Incidence of polycystic ovaries and polycystic ovary syndrome amongst women in Melbourne, Australia

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The incidence of polycystic ovaries (PCO) in the Australian population is unknown. AIMS: To determine the incidence of PCO in a random population of Melbourne women. METHODS: A retrospective survey of the transvaginal ultrasound of female partners of sterile males was undertaken. RESULTS: Twenty-three percent of subjects had polycystic ovaries on ultrasound criteria, 17% bilateral and 6% unilateral. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of PCO in Australian women is similar to that of other Caucasian populations.