TLDR Women with PCOS have lower physical health quality of life than those without.
The study compared the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) between 117 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and 153 controls at a tertiary hospital. Women with PCOS, particularly those with the anovulatory phenotype, had significantly lower physical component scores (PCS) and scores on five out of eight HRQoL scales compared to controls, even after adjusting for various factors. No significant differences were found in the mental component scores (MCS). The findings highlighted the need for targeted interventions to improve HRQoL in women with PCOS.
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