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Quality of life and psychological well being in polycystic ovary syndrome

Barnard, L., Ferriday, D., Guenther, N., Strauss, B., Balen, A.H., Dye, L.·2007·Human Reproduction

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with poor quality of life (QoL) and high levels of depression. Existing research is confounded by small sample sizes and inconsistent use of control groups. METHODS: Depression and QoL were assessed in women with PCOS and healthy controls (n = 1359). The polycystic ovary syndrome health-related QoL questionnaire (PCOSQ) was modified to include an acne subscale. RESULTS: Seventy-one percentage of women with PCOS who were taking anti-androgen (AA) medication and 67% not taking AA medication were classified as depressed. Women with PCOS had lower QoL on all seven factors of the modified PCOSQ (emotional disturbance, weight, infertility, acne, menstrual symptoms, menstrual predictability and hirsutism). Weight was the largest contributor to poor QoL for women taking and not taking AA medication. Women taking AA medications, independent of diagnosis, generally had better QoL than women not taking them. CONCLUSIONS: This large study refines our understanding of depression and QoL in PCOS and demonstrates the need to regularly review the psychological health of women with PCOS.

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Authors
Barnard, L., Ferriday, D., Guenther, N., Strauss, B., Balen, A. H., & Dye, L.
Venue
Human Reproduction
Published
2007-04-05
Volume
22
Issue
8
Pages
2279-2286
ISSN
  • 0268-1161 (ISSN-L)
  • 1460-2350
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W2132825241
Cited by
388
References
5
FWCI
13.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
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