• Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024

    Effect of polycystic ovary syndrome on the life quality of young women.

    • Özden Tandoğan, Eda Yakit Ak, Arzu Akdemir, Ümran Oskay, and Nihal Callioglu.
    • Istanbul Arel University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing - İstanbul, Turkey.
    • Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2024 Jan 1; 70 (4): e20231368e20231368.

    ObjectiveThe study evaluated the opinions of polycystic ovary syndrome on the life quality of women.MethodsA total of 249 women with polycystic ovary syndrome participated in this descriptive study between October 2022 and July 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.FindingsPolycystic Ovary Syndrome and Quality of Life was significantly correlated with age (p=0.000) and frequent weight loss diets (p=0.000) (p<0.01). Among the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Quality of Life total score and polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms, those with hormone imbalance and insulin resistance had the highest mean scores, while those with menstrual irregularity and fatigue had the lowest.ConclusionAdvancing age changes the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. To prevent the negative impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on women's quality of life, it is recommended that health professionals develop effective care plans utilizing available evidence.

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