TLDR Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
This study investigated self-esteem and body image satisfaction in women with PCOS compared to those without in the Middle East, using an online survey completed by 12,199 women, of whom 3,329 had PCOS. Results showed that women with PCOS felt less attractive (73.9% vs 80.5%), avoided their reflection more (61.7% vs 49.8%), and avoided social interactions more (22.3% vs 32.3%). They also had a higher desire to lose weight (75.2% vs 68.5%) and reported lower satisfaction/confidence (38.6% vs 50.7%). Overall, women with PCOS had significantly lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
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August 2023 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Follow the latest international guidelines to assess and manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome effectively.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology” Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Skin problems like acne, excessive hair growth, and oily skin are common in women with PCOS and can help with early diagnosis.
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November 2016 in “Current pharmaceutical design” The document concludes that managing hirsutism in PCOS involves long-term treatment guided by severity, using oral contraceptives and possibly antiandrogens, with attention to individual patient needs.
