The Association of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Like Clinical Features and Socioeconomic Status on Health-Related Quality of Life

January 2025 in “ Women s Health Reports ”

Stephanie Mohammed, Venkatesan Sundaram, Brian N. Cockburn, Shastri Motilal, Sasha Ottey, Ricardo Azziz

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS menstrual dysfunction hyperandrogenism infertility depression mental health sleep

TLDR Higher socioeconomic status improves quality of life and mental health in women with PCOS-like symptoms.

This study examined the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on health-related quality of life in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Trinidad. Among 250 participants, 7% showed probable PCOS based on clinical features. The study found that higher income was associated with a reduced risk of menstrual dysfunction (MD) and combined MD with hyperandrogenism (MD+HIR), while self-reported infertility increased the risk of MD. Severe depression was significantly linked to MD+HIR, and women with these conditions had lower mental health scores. Overall, SES significantly influenced the quality of life, mental health, and sleep in women with PCOS-like symptoms.

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