A Comparison of the Manifestation of Psychopathic Traits Between Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    December 2018
    Dean Fido, Sophie Williams
    TLDR Women with and without PCOS show no significant differences in psychopathic traits.
    The study compared self-reported psychopathic traits between 82 women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and 85 women without PCOS. The results indicated no significant differences in interpersonal manipulation, callous affect, erratic lifestyle, or anti-social behavior between the two groups. These findings challenged the proposed link between elevated testosterone levels and psychopathy, suggesting that the relationship might be more complex or influenced by measurement limitations and the lack of accurate hormone level indices. This research provided new insights into psychopathy and had implications for both patients with PCOS and healthcare practitioners.
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