Depressive And Anxiety Symptoms In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis

    May 2026 in “ Journal of Clinical Medicine ”
    Katarzyna Stańczyk, Olga Łopacińska, Dominika Kędzia, O. Gawlik-Kotelnicka
    Studysummary This meta-analysis found a significantly higher prevalence of depressive symptoms in women with PCOS compared to a control group, with 42.11% versus 13.62% according to the BDI assessment, highlighting the need for psychiatric evaluation and support for women with this syndrome.
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