Abstract

Purpose: The objectives of this study are to evaluate Jordanian physicians’ understanding of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), their opinion on diagnosis, practices and work-up procedures, and approaches to managing and treating PCOS. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study that is questionnaire based. The sample was a convenient sample of Jordanian physicians who met the requirements for inclusion. The total number of responses to each question was used to represent the results. Results: Percentages were used to express the results of the 95 surveys that were gathered. Most respondents employ the Rotterdam criteria. And chose hirsutism and acne or alopecia, as clinical signs of hyper-androgenism, they employ irregular cycles and/or oligo/amenorrhea to identify oligo/ anovulation. And carry out tests for impaired glucose tolerance test/diabetes mellitus (GTT/DM). They control PCOS by altering lifestyle choices and triggering ovulation with Clomiphene citrate or Metformin and controlling the cycle with combined contraceptive pills and treating hirsutism with anti-androgens. Conclusion: Jordanian doctors demonstrated good awareness of PCOS practices around the world, but they believe that the diagnosis and term of PCOS should be changed. They also requested more seminars and training sessions on PCOS.