Anxiety and Depression in Indians with polycystic ovarian syndrome

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A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate prevalence of anxiety and depression in PCOS patients. 200 women with PCOS from obstetrics and gynaecology department of a tertiary care centre in India were assessed on hospital anxiety depression scale and sociodemographic, clinical information about socioeconomic status and clinical symptoms was gathered using semi-structured questionnaire.

Out of 200 participants 56 (28%) demonstrated increased anxiety scores (HADS anxiety subscale ≥11) and 22 (11%) showed increased depression scores (HADS depression subscale ≥11). 34 (17%) scored above the cutoff for both anxiety and depression subscales.

Symptoms of PCOS such as acne, hirsutism, obesity, and infertility are associated with increased psychiatric morbidities (Anxiety and Depression). 

High level of anxiety and depression in PCOS may be due to infertility, loss of sexuality, acne, hirsutism, and obesity.

Reference:

Upadhyaya SK, Sharma A, Agrawal A. Prevalence of anxiety and depression in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Int J Med Sci Public Health 2016;5:681-683.