Temperament and Character Differences of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    February 2019 in “ Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction ”
    Ahmet Öztürk, Suna Kabil Kucur, Ali Seven, Erdem Deveci, Halime Şencan, Onur Yilmaz, Alperen Kılıç
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    TLDR People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have higher levels of depression and anxiety, but their personality traits are similar to those without PCOS.
    The study evaluated temperament and character traits in 50 patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and 41 healthy controls using Cloninger's Temperament and Character Inventory. Results indicated no significant differences in temperament or character between PCOS patients and controls. However, PCOS patients exhibited significantly higher depression and anxiety scores. Testosterone levels, hirsutism, LH/FSH ratio, and body mass index did not correlate significantly with depression, anxiety, or any temperament or character dimensions. A negative correlation was found between age and novelty seeking, and age and reward dependence. The study concluded that the increased anxiety and depression in PCOS patients are likely due to the disease rather than inherent psychiatric issues, emphasizing the importance of psychiatric consultations for PCOS management.
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