scholarly journals Polycystic ovary syndrome and mental disorders – discussion on the recommendations of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Derewianka-Polak ◽  
Grzegorz Polak ◽  
Joanna Tkaczuk-Włach ◽  
Aneta Gerhant ◽  
Marcin Olajossy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
European Society ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Human Reproduction ◽  
Ovary Syndrome

Abstract Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in women at the reproductive age. In 2018, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) developed and published new accurate recommendations for the diagnosis and management of women with PCOS. In this work, a separate chapter is devoted to the quality of life and mental disorders in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Material and Methods: This article provides an overview of the literature regarding mental disorders associated with PCOS with the focus on the ESHRE recommendations. Conclusion: The medical staff and patients should be aware of the negative impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on the quality of life, coexistence of depression, anxiety, psychosexual and eating disorders.

Psychosocial approach of polycystic ovary syndrome

2014 ◽  
Vol 155 (47) ◽  
pp. 1867-1871
Author(s):  
Ildikó Kohlné Papp
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Endocrine Disease ◽  
Psychiatric Problems

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most frequent endocrine disease among women of reproductive age. It is associated with increased risks of various metabolic disorders and complications. most recent data suggest that women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome are most exposed to several psychological problems. It has been shown that polycystic ovary syndrome exerts a negative impact on female identity and it contributes to the deterioration of quality of life and, eventually, to development of psychiatric problems. The mental consequences of the disease can be as depressing as physiological symptoms. This draws attention on the importance of the disease from the aspect of therapy as well and, therefore, it may be justified to involve a psychologist or psychiatrist in the process for a more effective treatment. The aim of the paper is to summarize the most frequqent psychological symptoms associated with the disease. Orv. Hetil., 2014, 155(47), 1867–1871.

scholarly journals The impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on women’s quality of life: Nursing guidelines for its

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan ◽  
Doaa Shehta Said Farg
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Phenotypic Characteristics ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an uncertain etiology heterogeneous disorder, which affects 6.0% to 10.0% of women in their reproductive age. Aim: assess phenotypic characteristics of women with PCOS, discovery the association between women’s quality-of-life (QOL) and its occurrence and improve women’s knowledge & increase awareness regarding PCOS.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design had been utilized on a purposive sample of 300 women in reproductive age with PCOS in the gynecological outpatient clinic at Beni-Suef General Hospital, Egypt. A structured interviewing schedule, patient’s assessment record, visual-analogue-scale, Ferriman-Gallwey-Evaluation-of-Hirsutism, QOL Questionnaire, Short-Form-Health-Survey (SF-36), and designed intervention nursing-guideline had been used for data collection.Results: A high percentage (56.7%) of women had a complete phenotype characteristics of PCOS. The most prevalent phenotypic characteristics were alopecia (65.0%), irregular menses (58.7%), and obesity/overweight (48.1%). Statistically significant was found between women’s general characteristic of PCOS and their age, body-mass-index, hirsutism, and average cycle length, p < .05. Women’s QOL had affected negatively by PCO Syndrome, p < .05.Conclusions: PCOS is a common risk factor for acne, alopecia, hirsutism. Many factors to be associated with its phenotype as: body-mass-index, hirsutism, and average cycles length. It has a negative impact on phenotype characteristic, psychological/social domain and total QOL scale. The nursing guideline had a crucial role in the improvement of women’s knowledge in allover items of women’s knowledge.Recommendation: Upgrading women’s knowledge concerning PCOS with a periodic screening of women for early detection and management. Health-Promotion-Programs through different media to improve QOL for women with PCOS.

scholarly journals Characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome throughout life

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 263349412091103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne V. Louwers ◽  
Joop S.E. Laven
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Complex Disease ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Fertility Treatment ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
The Impact

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It is a complex disease in which genetic, endocrine, environmental, and behavioral factors are intertwined, giving rise to a heterogeneous phenotype with reproductive, metabolic, and psychological characteristics. Polycystic ovary syndrome affects women’s health and their quality of life across the life course. During different life stages, the polycystic ovary syndrome phenotype can change, which requires a personalized diagnostic approach and treatment. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a major cause of anovulatory infertility; this disorder is also associated with hirsutism and acne. Diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome during adolescence is challenging because the polycystic ovary syndrome criteria include normal physiological events that occur during puberty. With increasing age, the syndrome evolves from a reproductive disease to a more metabolic disorder. Along with metabolic disturbances, including insulin resistance and abnormalities of energy expenditure, polycystic ovary syndrome is recognized as a major risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in later life. Moreover, there is evidence for familial clustering of endocrine and metabolic features of polycystic ovary syndrome. Environmental factors such as diet and obesity appear to contribute to the phenotype. Treatment should be tailored to the specific concerns and needs of the individual patient and involves restoring fertility, treatment of the metabolic complaints, treatment of androgen excess, and providing endometrial protection. The complexity of the disorder, and the impact on quality of life, requires a timely diagnosis, screening for complications, and management strategies for the long-term health issues associated with polycystic ovary syndrome. The syndrome remains underdiagnosed, and women experience significant delays to diagnosis.

scholarly journals Determinants of Quality of Life and Satisfaction with Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Rzońca ◽  
Agnieszka Bień ◽  
Artur Wdowiak ◽  
Ryszard Szymański ◽  
Grażyna Iwanowicz-Palus
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Ovary Syndrome

scholarly journals Lifestyle management improves quality of life and depression in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome

2010 ◽  
Vol 94 (5) ◽  
pp. 1812-1816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca L. Thomson ◽  
Jonathan D. Buckley ◽  
Siew S. Lim ◽  
Manny Noakes ◽  
Peter M. Clifton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Lifestyle Management

scholarly journals The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life scale (PCOSQOL): Development and preliminary validation

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 205510291878819 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Williams ◽  
David Sheffield ◽  
Rebecca C Knibb
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Quality Of Life Research ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder amongst women, which can negatively impact quality of life. Research proposes that a more sensitive PCOS quality of life measure is needed. This study aims to develop and initially validate a quality of life scale for women with the condition in the United Kingdom. Women with PCOS (n = 714) took part in the development and initial validation of the 35-item polycystic ovary syndrome quality of life scale (PCOSQOL)(α = .95). Subscales include Impact of PCOS (α = .95), Infertility (α = .95), Hirsutism (α = .97) and Mood (α = .89). The PCOSQOL scale represents aspects of quality of life important to women with PCOS and may be more sensitive for use in the clinical and research settings.

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