Challenges in diagnosis and health care in polycystic ovary syndrome in Canada: a patient view to improve health care

Table 3 Co-morbidities and follow-up health care in those with PCOS

Follow-up and continuous care		N [%]
*Diagnosis of comorbid health issues*	Overweight and obesity	121 [62.4]
	High LDL cholesterol	30 [15.5]
	High Glucose (pre-diabetes)	26 [13.4]
	High triglyceride	16 [8.2]
	Metabolic Syndrome	12 [6.2]
	Type 2 Diabetes	6 [3.1]
	Low HDL cholesterol	4 [2.1]
	Heart disease	1 [0.5]
*Referral to other health professionals for FU*	Did not receive referral	103 [53.1]
	Gynecologist	41 [21.1]
	Endocrinologist	21 [10.8]
	Dietician	20 [10.3]
	Exercise Specialist	3 [1.5]
	Psychologist/Psychiatrist	2 [1.0]
	Other	11 [5.7]
	Fertility Specialist	6 [3.1]
	Dermatologist	3 [1.5]
	Weight loss clinic	1 [0.5]
	Naturopath	1 [0.5]
*Clinician or Health professional seen for regular PCOS management*	Did not see anyone regularly	92 [47.4]
	Family Doctor	56 [28.9]
	Gynecologist	20 [10.3]
	Endocrinologist	10 [5.2]
	Registered Dietician	3 [1.5]
	Exercise Specialist	1 [0.5]
	Psychologist/Psychiatrist	1 [0.5]
	Dermatologist	1 [0.5]
	Other Specialist/Health Professional	14 [7.2]
	Naturopath	8 [4.1]
	Internist	1 [0.5]
	Acupuncture	1 [0.5]
	Laser Hair removal	1 [0.5]
*Part of Primary Care Network*	Yes	72 [37.1]
	No	50 [25.8]
	Don’t know	54 [27.8]
*Is care received adequate*	Yes	71 [36.6]
*Is care received adequate*	No	90 [46.4]

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