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Anxiety prevalence among women with polycystic ovary syndrome in mainland China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Shanshan Hong, Zhenzhen Hong, Liying Chen, Meiling Liang, Ming Li, Jiawei Qin

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Shanshan Hong *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Quan Zhou Women's and Children's Hospital, Quanzhou, China.
Zhenzhen Hong *Department of Endocrinology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China.
Liying ChenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Quan Zhou Women's and Children's Hospital, Quanzhou, China.
Meiling LiangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Quan Zhou Women's and Children's Hospital, Quanzhou, China.
Ming LiSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China.
Jiawei QinDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China.

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Abstract

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of anxiety among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in mainland China and explore the potential contributors related to anxiety prevalence among PCOS. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, CNKI, WanFang, and VIP databases from inception to January 2025. Pooled prevalence estimates were calculated using random-effects models, with subgroup analyses stratified by region, age, BMI, assessment tools, and diagnostic criteria. Heterogeneity was assessed by Results: Thirty-five studies (8,655 participants) met inclusion criteria. The pooled anxiety prevalence was 32% (95% CI: 26-38%), with substantial heterogeneity ( Conclusion: Anxiety affects nearly one-third of Chinese women with PCOS, with prevalence shaped by age, region, and assessment methodologies. Despite alignment with global trends, regional disparities underscore the need for culturally adapted mental health interventions. Clinicians should prioritize anxiety screening in PCOS management, particularly for younger women and underserved populations.

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anxietyChinameta-analysispolycystic ovary syndromeprevalence

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PMCPMC13013291

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