Abstract :
Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) prevalence is steeply rising. The reported prevalence
among adolescents ranges from 9.13% to 36%. PCOS affects various body organs. The features of PCOS
include oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea, hirsutism, alopecia, anovulation and polycystic ovaries. If not treated,
it can increase the risk of infertility, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. Obesity
and overweight worsen the symptoms of PCOS women. Among PCOS women, obesity and overweight is
reported to be 50%–70%.
Research shows that physical health consequences of PCOS may result in psychological distress among
women affected by the condition. It seriously compromises health-related quality of life of girls. The anxiety
in life of PCOS women is mostly attributed to irregular menses, hirsutism and infertility. The influence of
PCOS on quality of life is an issue that needs to be taken seriously. The psychological implications of this
condition are underestimated and largely ignored.
Keyword :
PCOS, Counselling, Patient centric approach, Health related quality of life, Women’s health, Adolescent health