Quality of life in young adult females with PCOS Chadha Charu1, Kataria Jyoti2, Chugh Priyanka3, Choudhary Avi3 1Assistant Professor, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, New Delhi 2Assistant Professor, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, New Delhi 3Assistant Professor, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, New Delhi Online published on 18 January, 2019. Abstract Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which woman has an imbalance of female sex hormones. This may lead to changes in the menstrual cycle, cyst in the ovary, failure to conceive and other health problems. PCOS seems to run in families, too, so if someone in the family has it, they might be more likely to develop it. The Poly Cystic Ovaries Syndrome is considered to be most prevalent of all endocrine disorders which women face. Health‐Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is a multi‐dimensional, dynamic concept that encompasses physical, psychological and social aspects that are associated with a particular disease or its treatment.2This study intended to find out the Quality of life in young adults suffering from PCOS. Methodology 30 Diagnosed young adult females with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome aged 25–35 years were taken for the study. All the participants filled up the self administered PCOSQ. PCOS Questionnaire has 26 items divided into 5 domains: emotions (8 items), body hair (5 items), weight (5 items), infertility (4 items), and menstrual problems (4 items). Results The mean score for each item was, Emotions (8 items) was 11.56 S.D. 2.31, Body Hair 7.9 SD 2.5, Weight 10 SD 3.25, Infertility 10.3 SD 1.84, Menstrual Problems 10.3 SD 1.8. Discussion The results of the present study clearly show that all the domains of PCOSQ are affected. Successful treatment of PCOS that would reduce the burden of the symptoms and associated psychosocial stress should also have an important impact on woman's HRQL. Therefore, the assessment of HRQL could add vital information to the evaluation of treatment effectiveness in clinical trials in PCOS. In conclusion, this research has highlighted the poor health-related QoL and high levels of psychological distress found in a woman with PCOS. Finally, the psychological health of women with PCOS should be reviewed regularly. Top Keywords Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL), Infertility, Hirsutism. Top |