Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Associated Factors in a Quaternary Hospital in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study

November 2024 in “ BMC Psychiatry ”

Pattra Keeratibharat, Areepan Sophonsritsuk, Ratana Saipanish, Penpun Wattanakrai, Makaramas Anantaburana, Siriluk Tantanavipas

TLDR Women with PCOS often have depression and anxiety, so they should be checked for these issues.

The study highlights that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a high prevalence of depression and anxiety, with poor mental well-being being a significant factor associated with these conditions. It recommends that all women with PCOS, particularly those exhibiting poor mental well-being, should be screened for depression and anxiety to better address their mental health needs.

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