Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Psychological Distress: Urban–Rural Comparison Among Reproductive-Aged Women in Bangladesh

    December 2025 in “ PLOS Global Public Health ”
    Anup Talukder, Tahmina Akter Tithi, Maruf Hasan Rumi, Abdul Muyeed
    Studysummary This study assessed women in Bangladesh and found that those with PCOS had markedly higher rates of depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia compared to those without the condition, with rural women showing higher anxiety and insomnia.
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