Body Image and Mental Health in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study

    February 2025 in “ Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics ”
    Konstantin Hofmann, Claire Decrinis, Norman Bitterlich … Annette Bachmann
    Studysummary This study found that obesity and a negative body image negatively impact health-related quality of life and mental health in women with PCOS, indicating the need for healthcare professionals to address these issues with effective treatments.
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    1. Depression, Higher Level of Tension Induction, and Impaired Coping Strategies in Response to Stress in Women with PCOS Correlate with Clinical and Laboratory Indices of Hyperandrogenism and Not with Central Obesity and Insulin Resistance Archives of Women s Mental Health · 2024
    2. Recommendations From The 2023 International Evidence-Based Guideline For The Assessment And Management Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome European journal of endocrinology · 2023
    3. Depression, Anxiety, and Perceived Stress in Women With and Without PCOS: A Community-Based Study Psychological Medicine · 2018
    4. Classification of the Types of Androgenetic Alopecia (Common Baldness) Occurring in the Female Sex British Journal of Dermatology · 1977