Quality of Life in Adolescent Girls With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Abstract

Adolescents with PCOS experience lower HRQL compared with healthy adolescents. Polycystic ovary syndrome and perceived severity of illness negatively affect HRQL in adolescents. This study suggests a need to develop interventions to reduce the distress that patients with PCOS may face as adolescents and young adults.

A Global Survey of Ethnic Indian Women Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Concerns, Diagnosis Experiences, Quality of Life, and Use of Treatment Methods

“…These findings are consistent with previous research which indicate that South Asian women are experiencing symptom including irregular cycle onset at an early age and hence diagnosed at a younger age (between 16-25 years) than Caucasians (between 20-30 years) [22,[36][37][38]. When PCOS symptoms present early in life (preadolescence and adolescence) women may be at a higher risk of developing complications [39] and experience a lower HRQoL [40], emphasizing an increased need for timely and appropriate diagnosis and adequate information provision and support following diagnosis. For example, alteration in the menstrual cycle more than two years post menarche during adolescence could be an important mean for identifying adolescents at higher risk of developing PCOS and metabolic syndrome [41].…”

Polycystic ovary syndrome: a biopsychosocial understanding in young women to improve knowledge and treatment options

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Female Gender Scheme is Disturbed by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Qualitative Study From Iran

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the common causes of hirsutism in 60% of cases (23). Likewise, Trent et al (2002) found that most common symptoms of PCOS such as menstrual irregularities, obesity, male pattern of body hair growth, acne and other skin problems play a major role in impaired body image, self-confidence and decreased quality of life (24), findings similar to those of the present study.…”