IMPACT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME ON QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG STUDENT POPULATION
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Keywords
Poly cystic ovarian syndrome, quality of life,endocrine disorder.
Abstract
Poly cystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS) is endocrine disorder of uncertain aetiology and complicated pathophysiology affecting at least 5-10% of female population worldwide. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of PCOS and quality of life of students suffering from PCOS . A cross-sectional study was conducted on 76 students with PCOS using a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Quality of Life (PCOSQ) questionnaire to determine the quality of life. In our study the prevalence of PCOS was 21.92 ±4.25 of average age group of 22.3(±2.8) years. Menstrual irregularities had severe negative impact ,while the major domains emotion, body hair, weight gain, and infertility had a moderate impact on the quality of life. A significant association was observed among sleeping habits and infertility problems (p = 0.014), physical activity, weight (p = 0.032), and menstrual problems (p = 0.042).Menstrual problems had a severe impact on the quality of life of students with PCOS. Most of the students had insufficient knowledge and non-compliant to the therapy. An awareness on the symptoms,and impact of PCOS on their cognitive functions need to be educated to improve their quality of life.
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3. Sangkate B, Eamudomkarn N, Jampathong N. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Thai Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. PHUPONG Vorapong. 2024 May;32(3):234.
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9. Behboodi Moghadam Z, Fereidooni B, Saffari M, Montazeri A. Measures of health-related quality of life in PCOS women: a systematic review. International journal of women's health. 2018 Aug 1:397-408.
10. Kaur I, Singh A, Suri V, Kishore K, Rana SV, Sahni N, Bhattacharya S. Assessment of quality of life in patients having Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome: A cross-sectional facility-based study. Journal of Education and Health Promotion. 2023 Jun 1;12(1):190.
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17. Fernandez RC, Moore VM, Van Ryswyk EM, Varcoe TJ, Rodgers RJ, March WA, Moran LJ, Avery JC, McEvoy RD, Davies MJ. Sleep disturbances in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: prevalence, pathophysiology, impact and management strategies. Nature and science of sleep. 2018 Feb 1:45-64.
18. Patten RK, Pascoe MC, Moreno-Asso A, Boyle RA, Stepto NK, Parker AG. Effectiveness of exercise interventions on mental health and health-related quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review. BMC Public Health. 2021 Dec;21:1-2.
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22. Franks S. Polycystic ovary syndrome. New England Journal of Medicine. 1995 Sep 28;333(13):853-61.
23. Brady C, Mousa SS, Mousa SA. Polycystic ovary syndrome and its impact on women’s quality of life: More than just an endocrine disorder. Drug, healthcare and patient safety. 2009 Feb 3:9-15.
24. Khomami MB, Tehrani FR, Hashemi S, Farahmand M, Azizi F. Of PCOS symptoms, hirsutism has the most significant impact on the quality of life of Iranian women. PLoS One. 2015 Apr 15;10(4):e0123608.
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Philips Abraham, & Dr Sachu Philip. (2025). IMPACT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME ON QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG STUDENT POPULATION. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(1), 1611-1618. https://doi.org/10.53555/ehwz6p89
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Philips Abraham
Professor, Dept Of Biochemistry, Al Azhar Medical College & Hospitals, Thodupuzha,Kerala
Dr Sachu Philip
Associate Professor,Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospitals & Ri, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode,Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
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Philips Abraham, & Dr Sachu Philip. (2025). IMPACT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME ON QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG STUDENT POPULATION. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(1), 1611-1618. https://doi.org/10.53555/ehwz6p89