Relationship between body mass index and the clinical predictors of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine diseases of adolescents in the world, which has negative effects on fertility issues in adulthood. Since adolescent weight gain increases the risk of symptoms, this study was performed with aim to investigate the relationship between adolescent body mass index and clinical predicting factors of polycystic ovary syndrome. Methods: This descriptive- analytical study was conducted in 2019 on 751 adolescents aged 16 to 18 years at risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Tehran girls' high school. Body mass index, menstrual cycle, hair loss, acne and hirsutism were examined. Data were analyzed by SPSS software (version 25) and chi-square and logistic regression tests. P