Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Poly cystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS) is endocrine disorder of uncertain aetiology and complicated pathophysiology affecting at least 5-10% of female population worldwide. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of PCOS and quality of life of students suffering from PCOS . A cross-sectional study was conducted on 76 students with PCOS using a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Quality of Life (PCOSQ) questionnaire to determine the quality of life. In our study the prevalence of PCOS was 21.92 ±4.25 of average age group of 22.3(±2.8) years. Menstrual irregularities had severe negative impact ,while the major domains emotion, body hair, weight gain, and infertility had a moderate impact on the quality of life. A significant association was observed among sleeping habits and infertility problems (p = 0.014), physical activity, weight (p = 0.032), and menstrual problems (p = 0.042).Menstrual problems had a severe impact on the quality of life of students with PCOS. Most of the students had insufficient knowledge and non-compliant to the therapy. An awareness on the symptoms,and impact of PCOS on their cognitive functions need to be educated to improve their quality of life.
DOI: 10.53555/ehwz6p89
Author: Philips Abraham
Language: English
Subfield: Reproductive Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4409239237