Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome a Risk Factor for Depression and Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Study

January 2024 in “ Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira ”

Osman Samet Günkaya, Arzu Bilge Tekin, Ayşegül Bestel, Oğuz Arslan, Fatih Şahin, Bilge Doğan Taymur, Niyazi Tuğ

polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS depression anxiety irregular menstruation Ferriman-Gallwey score serum LH levels LH:FSH ratio serum total testosterone levels LH FSH

Studysummary In this study, the authors reported that depression and anxiety are more prevalent in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to healthy women, reinforcing the need for routine mental health screening in this population.

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