scholarly journals Level of Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Social Anxiety, and Quality of Life among the Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gökhan Açmaz ◽  
Evrim Albayrak ◽  
Banu Acmaz ◽  
Mürüvvet Başer ◽  
Murat Soyak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Role Function ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale

Introduction. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous disease and many symptoms are seen with varying degrees. The aim of the present study was to determine which symptoms increased such problems as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and social worry by classifying PCOS according to symptoms.Methods. The study was carried out with two groups. The first group consisted of 86 patients who were diagnosed with PCOS and the second group consisted of 47 healthy volunteers. Liebowitz’ Social Anxiety Scale, Rosenberg’ Self-Esteem Scale, Short-Form 36, Quality of Life Scale, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Beck Depression Inventory were administered to each volunteer.Results. Depression scores of infertile group were higher while anxiety scores of the obese group were bigger than other groups. It was the obesity group that received the smallest score in self-esteem and trust in people and the highest score in sensitiveness to criticism. The most affected group was oligomenorrhea-hirsutism group in terms of physical functioning, physical role function, pain, social functioning, emotional role function, and emotional well-being.Conclusion. We suggest that not only gynecologist but also a multidisciplinary team may examine these patients.

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.

Psychiatric Disorders, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 600-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özge Gizli Çoban ◽  
Özge Demircan Tulacı ◽  
Asli Sürer Adanır ◽  
Arif Önder
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life Scale

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Williams ◽  
David Sheffield ◽  
Rebecca C. Knibb
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

scholarly journals Clinical and psychological correlates of quality-of-life in polycystic ovary syndrome

2005 ◽  
Vol 153 (6) ◽  
pp. 853-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Hahn ◽  
Onno E Janssen ◽  
Susanne Tan ◽  
Katja Pleger ◽  
Klaus Mann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Variables ◽  
Ovary Syndrome

Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been shown to cause a reduction in quality of life. This study examines the extent of different PCOS symptoms on quality-of-life, psychosocial well-being and sexual satisfaction. Methods: Complete metabolic, hormonal, clinical and psychosocial data were obtained from a total of 120 women with PCOS. Patients were compared with 50 healthy women to establish reductions in quality-of-life and emotional well-being. In addition, the correlation between psychosocial variables and the major clinical PCOS features obesity (body mass index (BMI)), excessive body hair (hirsutism score), acne, hyperandrogenism (serum testosterone levels), disturbed insulin regulation (area under the insulin response curve and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance), menstrual cycle disturbances and infertility were analyzed. Results: PCOS patients showed significant reductions in quality-of-life, increased psychological disturbances, and decreased sexual satisfaction when compared with healthy controls. BMI and hirsutism scores, but not the presence of acne, were associated with physical aspects of quality-of-life and sexual satisfaction. No clear effect of androgens or insulin resistance on psychosocial variables was detected. Similarly, the type of menstrual cycle disturbances or infertility had no impact on psychological well-being. Conclusion: In PCOS, changes in appearance, particularly obesity and hirsutism, reduce physical dimensions of quality-of-life and decrease sexual satisfaction. The role of biochemical, endocrine and metabolic parameters as well as menstrual irregularities and infertility appeared to be less important. Clinicians should pay attention to the psychosocial dimensions of PCOS on an individual basis, regardless of symptom severity or treatment response.

scholarly journals Quality of life and psychological well being in polycystic ovary syndrome

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 2279-2286 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Barnard ◽  
D. Ferriday ◽  
N. Guenther ◽  
B. Strauss ◽  
A.H. Balen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Psychological Well Being

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
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