Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life Using PCOSQ Tool, Its Determinants and Coping Mechanisms Used by Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Attending Multidisciplinary Clinic in Mumbai, India

November 2022 in “ The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India ”

Beena Joshi, Anushree Patil, Pratibha Kokate, Anamika J. Akula, Sharmeen A. Shaikh, Deepti Tandon, Ajita Nayak

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research Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

60 citations , May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine”

Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.

research Coping in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications for Practitioners

8 citations , September 2017 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners”

Most women with PCOS use positive coping strategies, but some with more psychological stress use negative ones.

research Of PCOS Symptoms, Hirsutism Has the Most Significant Impact on the Quality of Life of Iranian Women

48 citations , April 2015 in “PLOS ONE”

Excessive hair growth affects the quality of life of Iranian women with PCOS the most.

research Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

1265 citations , October 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society

research Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society

815 citations , April 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.

Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comparison with the General Population Using the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire and the Short Form-36

research Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comparison with the General Population Using the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire and the Short Form-36

167 citations , January 2006 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.