Anxiety and depression in polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive investigation
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with high levels of depression, which impact quality of life and limit self-efficacy, yet less is known about prevalence of anxiety. This cross-sectional, observational study of community-based women with PCOS comprehensively examined mood and found that anxiety existed at higher levels than depression, anxiety was underdiagnosed, and more women with PCOS who reported infertility were depressed.
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Psychological issues in PCOS are under-recognised.
“psychological issues are under-recognised”
From Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: Summary of an evidence-based guideline (2011) · cites this paper as [5]
PCOS has significant mental health and psychological impact, impairing quality of life (QoL).
“It also has significant mental health and psychological impact, impairing quality of life (QoL).”
From Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: Summary of an evidence-based guideline (2011) · cites this paper as [5]
Challenges to feminine identity and body image due to obesity, acne, excess hair, infertility and long-term health-related concerns compromise QoL and adversely affect mood and psychological wellbeing in women with PCOS.
“challenges to feminine identity and body image due to obesity, acne, excess hair, infertility and long-term health-related concerns compromise QoL and adversely affect mood and psychological wellbeing.”
From Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: Summary of an evidence-based guideline (2011) · cites this paper as [5]
Women with PCOS present with psychological, reproductive and metabolic implications.
“Women with PCOS present with psychological, 5,23 reproductive 24 and metabolic implications.”
From Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: Summary of an evidence-based guideline (2011) · cites this paper as [5]
Women with PCOS have a higher prevalence and greater severity of depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, negative body image, and psychosexual dysfunction.
“With a higher prevalence and greater severity of depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, negative body image, and psychosexual dysfunction, 5,25”
From Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: Summary of an evidence-based guideline (2011) · cites this paper as [5]
Prevalence of anxiety among women with PCOS ranges from 34% to 57%, again higher than in the general population (18%).
“Prevalence of anxiety among women with PCOS ranges from 34% 113 to 57%; 5 again, higher than in the general population (18%). 111”
From Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: Summary of an evidence-based guideline (2011) · cites this paper as [5]
Prevalence of depression among women with PCOS is higher (28%-64%) than in the general population (7.1%-8.0%).
“Prevalence of depression among women with PCOS is higher (28%-64%) 5,109,110 than in the general population (7.1%-8.0%). 111,112”
From Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: Summary of an evidence-based guideline (2011) · cites this paper as [5]
Women with PCOS are also likely to experience more severe anxiety and depression.
“Women with PCOS are also likely to experience more severe anxiety and depression. 5,10”
From Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: Summary of an evidence-based guideline (2011) · cites this paper as [5]
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- Authors
- Deeks, A. A., Gibson-Helm, M. E., & Teede, H. J.
- Affiliations
- Jean Hailes (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Deeks, Amanda A.
- ORCID
- Teede, Helena J.
- Venue
- Fertility and Sterility
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2010-05
- Volume
- 93
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 2421-2423
- ISSN
- 0015-0282 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W1981665764
- Cited by
- 246
- References
- 31
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 14.79
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Fertility and Sterility (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Funders
- Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Ovarian function and disorders
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Keywords
- polycystic ovary syndrome, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, infertility, underdiagnosis, quality of life, women's mental health
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Adult, Anxiety, Data Collection, Depression, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Pilot Projects, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Surveys and Questionnaires, Young Adult
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