High prevalence of müllerian anomalies diagnosed by ultrasound in women with polycystic ovaries

J Reprod Med. 2003 May;48(5):362-4.

Abstract

Objective: To determine, with a case-control study, if polycystic ovaries are associated with a higher rate of uterine müllerian anomalies.

Study design: A total of 214 women were included. Transvaginal ultrasonography of the ovaries and the uterus was performed in all. The women were divided into 2 groups, a group with polycystic ovaries (n = 120) and another with normal ones (n = 94).

Results: Women with polycystic ovaries had a higher rate of uterine müllerian anomalies. In the polycystic ovary group, 53 (44.2%) had uterine müllerian anomalies; 17 (18.1%) were found in the normal ovary group (P < .0001).

Conclusion: There is an association between polycystic ovaries and high rate of uterine müllerian anomalies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mullerian Ducts / abnormalities*
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications*
  • Prevalence
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterine Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Uterine Diseases / etiology*
  • Uterus / abnormalities*
  • Uterus / diagnostic imaging*