Self-Esteem and Body Image Satisfaction in Women with PCOS in the Middle East: Cross-Sectional Social Media Study

    April 2024 in “ PloS one ”
    Zainab Alkheyr, M. Hassan Murad, Priya Das … Khawla F. Ali
    Studysummary This study found that women with PCOS in a Middle Eastern population reported significantly lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction compared to those without PCOS, with PCOS respondents feeling less attractive, avoiding mirrors and social interactions, and expressing a stronger desire to lose weight.
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