A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Mental Health Among Black Asian Minority Ethnic Populations

    March 2022 in “ medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) ”
    Gayathri Delanerolle, Salma Ayis, Vanya Barzilova … Dharani Hapangama

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    Studysummary This study found that women with PCOS have a significant risk of mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, but results varied due to methodological differences, and ethnic disparities were not well-examined.
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