The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality-Of-Life Questionnaire: Confirmatory Factor Analysis

February 2018 in “ International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism ”

Fatemeh Nasiri‐Amiri, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Masoumeh Simbar, Ali Montazeri, Reza Ali Mohammadpour

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS hirsutism menstrual disorder obesity fertility sexual function psychosocial and emotional factors self-body image hair growth irregular periods weight gain infertility sex drive mental health body image

Studysummary This study found that the revised 43-item PCOSQ had better validity and reliability than the original version, although further studies are needed to assess its predictive efficacy.

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research Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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