Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Increased Risk of Depression Development: Links and Risk Factors
March 2023
in “
Journal of Education, Health and Sport
”
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS hyperandrogenism ovulation disorders infertility overweight obesity glucose-insulin homeostasis disorders depression BMI cortisol vitamin D deficiency inflammation markers high androgen levels ovulation problems weight gain blood sugar issues high cortisol low vitamin D inflammation
TLDR Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have a higher chance of getting depressed.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting 6-10% of women in reproductive age, with symptoms including hyperandrogenism, ovulation disorders, infertility, overweight and obesity, and glucose-insulin homeostasis disorders. The study emphasizes a significant relationship between PCOS and depression, with a median incidence of depression in women with PCOS at 36.6%, compared to 14.2% in women without PCOS. The exact mechanism of this relationship is still unknown, but factors such as increased BMI, infertility, high cortisol levels, body image, vitamin D deficiency, and elevated inflammation markers may play a significant role.
