Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning

Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2011, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (4): 279-281.

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Health-related Quality of Life and Psychological Disorders in Women with PCOS

DU Ai-jun, ZHANG Yun-shan   

  1. Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tianjin Central Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin 300100, China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2011-07-15 Online:2011-07-15
  • Contact: ZHANG Yun-shan

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Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome（PCOS） may have negative effect on health-related quality of life（HRQoL）, psychosexuality, body satisfaction and social contacts. PCOS is also a main cause for psychological disorders（depression and anxiety）. Clinical treatment of PCOS may improve HRQoL and also have positive effect on psychological disorders, psychosexuality, body satisfaction and social contacts. There are a array of instruments to measure HRQoL, of whihc SF?-36 is most commonly used and PCOSQ is specially made for PCOS.

Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Anxiety, Depression, Health-related quality of life