Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2024, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (6): 506-511.doi: 10.12280/gjszjk.20240332

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Research on the Correlation between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Anxiety and Depression Disorders

QIAO Xin-yue, TAO Ai-lin, FENG Xiao-ling(), CHEN Lu   

  1. Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China (QIAO Xin-yue, TAO Ai-lin); The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China (FENG Xiao-ling, CHEN Lu)
  • Received:2024-07-11 Published:2024-11-15 Online:2024-11-12
  • Contact: FENG Xiao-ling, E-mail: doctorfxl@163.com

Abstract:

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine and metabolic disease in women of childbearing age. Clinically, it is accompanied by a series of facial and physical symptoms such as obesity, acne, hirsutism and black skin, reproductive problems such as infrequent ovulation, menstrual disorders and even infertility, and metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism. Compared with the normal population, PCOS patients are more prone to negative emotions and emotional disorders, with anxiety and depression disorders being the most common. Epidemiological studies have shown that anxiety and depression disorders are highly prevalent in patients with PCOS. In addition, increasing evidence suggests that PCOS is closely related to anxiety and depression disorders in terms of pathogenesis, with many similar clinical manifestations or pathogenic factors. PCOS often has a causal relationship and mutual influence with anxiety and depression disorders, forming a vicious cycle. Therefore, it is called for early identification and intervention of negative emotions in PCOS patients.

Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Mood disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Biogenic monoamines