Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Psychosocial Focus

    April 2010 in “ DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) ”
    Simone da Nóbrega Tomáz Moreira, Elvira Maria Mafaldo Soares, Geraldez Tomaz, Técia Maria de Oliveira Maranhão, George Dantas Azevedo
    TLDR PCOS significantly affects women's quality of life, causing anxiety and social issues, and requires comprehensive care.
    The study focused on the psychosocial aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting 5-10% of reproductive-age women, characterized by symptoms such as menstrual irregularity, excess body hair, infertility, acne, androgenetic alopecia, obesity, and acanthosis nigricans. These symptoms varied widely among women and significantly impacted their quality of life, often leading to anxiety, sexual dysfunctions, feelings of inadequacy, depression, and social isolation. The authors emphasized the need for multidisciplinary care and highlighted the importance of considering the individual and social contexts of women with PCOS. Despite increased attention to the psychosocial aspects of PCOS, the scientific literature on this topic remained limited.
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