Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Mental Health: A Call to Action

    April 2018 in “ Fertility and sterility ”
    Nanette Santoro
    TLDR PCOS significantly affects women's mental health, and more research is needed to develop effective treatments for these issues.
    The document highlighted the significant gap in addressing the mental health and quality of life issues in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), despite advances in managing its physical symptoms. It emphasized that PCOS is associated with a lower self-reported quality of life, largely due to comorbidities like hirsutism and obesity, but also noted that depression, anxiety, and eating disorders are prevalent and not fully explained by these comorbidities. The authors called for more evidence-based treatments and systematic screening for these behavioral challenges, suggesting that reproductive endocrinologists, who frequently interact with PCOS patients, should lead these efforts.
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