Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: Introduction: The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age. The syndrome manifests with menstrual disorders, hirsutism, acne, infertility and is often accompanied by obesity. It is characterized by ovarian hypersecretion of androgens and luteinizing hormone (LH) and metabolic disorders, especially, resistance to insulin action and hyperinsulinemia. The changes in appearance, menstrual disorders and difficulties in conception are all factors that can adversely affect mental function, sexual function and quality of life of women with PCOS. \nPurpose: The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the PCOS and the psychosocial impact on the person who is sick. Another purpose is to investigate the quality of life (QOL) of women with PCOS. \nMaterial and Method: The method used was search of the relevant greek and international literature databases Pubmed, Cinahl and Google Scholar using the keywords quality of life (QOL), polycystic ovary syndrome (POCS), anxiety, depression, infertility, sexual satisfaction, mental health. \nResults: Fifteen researches were found. According to the results, PCOS affects negatively the psychosocial balance and quality of life of women. Specifically, women with PCOS tend to have greater symptoms of anxiety and depression, aggression, sexual disorders, low self esteem, difficulties in establishing social relations, decrease of the feeling of female identity and sexuality compared with women without PCOS. \nConclusion: Special attention needs to be paid to the psychosocial dimension of women with PCOS to prevent further impact on health-related quality of life. It is necessary to do further research on the effects of PCOS women, in order to approach the women in a better way by the health professionals.
Author: Χαραλάμπους, Ραφαέλλα
Language: English
Subfield: Reproductive Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7062939990