ArticleFrontiers in global women's health2025
Analysis of risk factors for depression and anxiety in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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- Association Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnosed University-Going Female Students in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Mapping the network structure of anxiety, depression, and sleep symptoms in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common reproductive endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age, often accompanied by a series of symptoms such as hirsutism, hair loss, menstrual disorders and obesity, resulting in an increasing risk of depression and anxiety in such patients. Methods: A total of 413 patients in the Reproductive Medicine Center of the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University from June 2021 to June 2023 were enrolled. We collected sociodemographic information and lifestyle-related factors using a structured questionnaire. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) were used to evaluate the psychological status of the subjects. Sleep-related variables were assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and metabolic measures were collected from patients' medical records. Results: Compared with the control group, PCOS patients were younger, the average age was (27.39 ± 3.48) years old, and the BMI value was higher, the difference was statistically significant ( Conclusion: According to the results of the current study, a high proportion of women with PCOS have mental health disorders, and there is a significant correlation between mental health disorders and sleep conditions.
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