Psychiatric Disorders in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

September 2024 in “ Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research ”

Bernadeta Maliszewska, Agata Tokarzewska, Marcin Łasica, Maciej Małyszek, Łukasz Łaba, Stanisław Dziurda, Aleksandra Wiktoria Łomża-Łaba, Dominik Łuczyński

polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS hormonal imbalances neuroendocrine dysfunction neurotransmitter dysfunction gut-brain axis insulin resistance

Studysummary This study reviews the current understanding of psychiatric disorders in women with PCOS, finding links to the gut-brain axis, neurotransmitter and neuroendocrine dysfunction, and suggests the need for routine mental health screening in these patients.

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