Effect of polycystic ovary syndrome on the life quality of young women
Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira, vol.70, no.4, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 70 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.1590/1806-9282.20231368
- Journal Name: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
- Keywords: Lifestyle factors, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Quality of life, Women
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The study evaluated the opinions of polycystic ovary syndrome on the life quality of women. METHODS: A total of 249 women with polycystic ovary syndrome participated in this descriptive study between October 2022 and July 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. FINDINGS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Quality of Life was significantly correlated with age (p=0.000) and frequent weight loss diets (p=0.000) (p<0.01). Among the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Quality of Life total score and polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms, those with hormone imbalance and insulin resistance had the highest mean scores, while those with menstrual irregularity and fatigue had the lowest. CONCLUSION: Advancing age changes the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. To prevent the negative impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on women’s quality of life, it is recommended that health professionals develop effective care plans utilizing available evidence.