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