CORRELATION BETWEEN OVARIAN ARTERY DOPPLER INDICES AND ULTRASOUND FINDINGS IN PCOS PATIENTS

Abstract

This study, conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital from July 15, 2024, to February 21, 2025, assessed the prevalence of abnormal ovarian artery Doppler indices in 210 women aged 20–45 years with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Using ultrasound, Pulsatility Index (PI) and Resistive Index (RI) values were measured, with abnormal ranges defined as PI <2.01 or >4.30 and RI <0.80 or >0.95. Abnormal Doppler indices were observed in 73.81% of participants. A significant association was found between BMI and abnormal Doppler findings (p = 0.022), with a higher prevalence in those with BMI <30 kg/m². No significant difference was noted by residence (urban vs. rural; p = 0.30). The findings suggest a high prevalence of disordered ovarian artery Doppler indices in women with PCOS, supporting their potential role in early diagnosis and intervention to reduce long-term complications.