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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Mental Health: A Review
Abstract
UNLABELLED: Although physical symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are increasingly recognized by practicing clinicians, little attention has focused on psychological correlates of this frequent endocrine disorder. This review of medical and psychological literature indicates that PCOS is associated with several mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, body dissatisfaction and eating disorders, diminished sexual satisfaction, and lowered health-related quality of life. Although the causal direction of these relationships has not been established, it is clear that effective and comprehensive treatment of women with PCOS must encompass careful attention to psychological symptomatology. Recommendations for the assessment of specific mental health problems, management of related physical concerns, and treatment of obesity among women with PCOS are presented. TARGET AUDIENCE: Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Family Physicians. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completion of this article, the reader should be able to explain that, in addition to physiologic changes, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have various mental health problems and lowered health-related quality of life issues and state that treatment must address these concerns.
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“Women with PCOS present with psychological, 5,23 reproductive 24 and metabolic implications.”
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“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.”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Himelein, M. J., & Thatcher, S. S.
- Affiliations
- University of North Carolina at Asheville (US)
- Corresponding author
- Himelein, Melissa J.
- Venue
- Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
- Published
- 2006-11
- Volume
- 61
- Issue
- 11
- Pages
- 723-732
- ISSN
- 0029-7828 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2046428082
- Cited by
- 239
- References
- 81
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 1.23
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Ovarian function and disorders
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Keywords
- polycystic ovary syndrome, mental health, depression, anxiety, body dissatisfaction, eating disorders, sexual satisfaction, health-related quality of life, obesity treatment, psychological assessment, women's health
- MeSH terms
- Affective Symptoms, Body Image, Female, Humans, Infertility, Female, Mental Health, Obesity, Personal Satisfaction, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Quality of Life, Self Concept, Sexuality
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