TLDR PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) significantly reduced the health-related quality of life (HRQL) in women and adolescent girls, with symptoms like obesity, infertility, and menstrual dysfunction playing key roles. Studies using tools like the SF-36 and SCL-90 showed lower HRQL and higher psychological distress in women with PCOS compared to healthy controls. Cultural differences influenced the degree of HRQL impairment, with some groups reporting higher distress. Adolescents were particularly affected by concerns about weight and future infertility. Treatments such as laser therapy and metformin improved psychological well-being and sexual satisfaction, highlighting the need for a patient-centered approach in managing PCOS.
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March 2006 in “Human reproduction” Metformin improves quality of life, emotional health, and sex life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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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.
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June 1997 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.
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September 1995 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder causing irregular periods and increased hair growth, linked to insulin resistance and long-term health issues.
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June 2013 in “Human Reproduction” PCOS is common among Chinese women of reproductive age and linked to serious metabolic and reproductive issues, especially in obese women.
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June 2010 in “BMC Medicine” Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.
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December 2017 in “Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine” Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.
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August 2016 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.
March 2023 in “Scholars international journal of obstetrics and gynecology” PCOS is a complex condition that affects women's hormonal balance and metabolism, requiring lifestyle changes and medical management.
