Health Related Quality of Life in Females Suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Abstract

Aim of the study was to see health related quality of life in females suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS. It was observational cross-sectional with diagnosed cases of PCOS between age 18–45 years. Main Outcome Measure was The Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (PCOSQ) for women with polycystic ovary syndrome. The results of the study showed that in both married and unmarried females the most affected domain was found to be body weight followed by infertility. In unmarried females body hairs was also one of the most affected domain along with increased body weight and infertility. In married females infertility was the most affected domain followed by increased body weight. The present study concluded that health related quality of life is greatly affecting in females suffering from PCOS. Primarily PCOS affects body weight and followed by infertility & others issues.