Evaluation of Prevalence of PCOS and Associated Depression, Nutrition, and Family History: A Questionnaire-Based Assessment

July 2022 in “ PubMed ”

Deepa Switha Vishnubhotla, Shouni Niveditha Tenali, Mini Fernandez, M. Sujatha

PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome androgenic alopecia hirsutism amenorrhea infertility

TLDR Many young women have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which is often linked with irregular periods, depression, low self-esteem, and insomnia. Lifestyle and diet changes, along with regular counseling, can help manage these symptoms.

The study "Evaluation of Prevalence of PCOS and Associated Depression, Nutrition, and Family History: A Questionnaire-based Assessment" involved 972 females, with a mean age of 24.37 years. The study found a high prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in the young female population. PCOS symptoms include infertility, amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, and androgenic alopecia. The study also found that a significant proportion of the participants reported irregular menstrual cycles (29.73%), depression (29.11%), low self-esteem (24.90%), and insomnia (22.94%). A higher proportion of females were diabetic (3.29% vs. 1.42%) and non-vegetarian (28.40% vs. 16.86%). There was no difference in the consumption of processed/fast food, carbonated drinks, and lifestyle. A significantly higher proportion of females had a positive family history of PCOS (13.17% vs. 3.68%). The study concluded that identifying at-risk individuals and imparting lifestyle and nutrition-based modifications could be beneficial. Regular counseling sessions might help tackle depression, leading to better overall physical and mental health.

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