Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study

    August 2023
    Pattra Keeratibharat, Areepan Sophonsritsuk, Ratana Saipanish … Siriluk Tantanavipas
    Studysummary In this study, depression and anxiety were prevalent in Thai women with PCOS, with hirsutism being a key factor linked to these mental health issues, suggesting a need for targeted screening.
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