TLDR Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) lowers women's quality of life, especially mentally and socially, but nursing guidelines can improve their understanding of the condition.
The study assessed the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on the quality of life (QOL) of 300 women in their reproductive age at Beni-Suef General Hospital, Egypt. It found that 56.7% of the women exhibited complete phenotypic characteristics of PCOS, with alopecia (65.0%), irregular menses (58.7%), and obesity/overweight (48.1%) being the most prevalent. Significant associations were found between PCOS characteristics and factors such as age, body-mass-index, hirsutism, and average cycle length. PCOS negatively affected the women's QOL, particularly in psychological and social domains. The study concluded that nursing guidelines played a crucial role in improving women's knowledge about PCOS and recommended periodic screening and health-promotion programs to enhance QOL for women with PCOS.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is common but often undiagnosed, and early treatment is important to prevent health problems.
514 citations,
February 2011 in “International journal of women's health” Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.
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January 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
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March 2007 in “Hypertension” High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.
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April 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Excessive hair growth affects the quality of life of Iranian women with PCOS the most.
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November 2010 in “Skin therapy letter” Women with PCOS often have acne because of high androgen levels, and the article reviewed how to treat this type of acne.
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January 2001 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” The document concludes that management strategies for PCOS are important due to its common occurrence and associated health risks.
