Mental disorders and personality characteristics of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Abstract

To study the frequency and clinical manifestations of mental disorders in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), to describe the personality characteristics and basic behavioral styles of these patients. One hundred and sixteen women with PCOS were examined, the average age was 26.9±4.1 years. The diagnosis of PCOS was verified by a gynecologist based on the ESHRE/ASRM criteria, the qualification of the mental state was carried out by a psychiatrist based on the ICD-10 criteria. MMPI and 16-PF were used to assess personality characteristics. Mental disorders were diagnosed in 76 (65.5%) patients. Generalized anxiety disorder (26.7%), recurrent depression (19.8%) and bipolar affective disorder (14.7%) were prevailed. A psychological study of the PCOS patients identified four main behavioral styles: anxiety-depressive (n=18, 22.5%), masculine (n=18, 22.5%), hyperthymic (n=25, 31.3%) and sensitive (n=19, 23.7%). Anxiety-depressive and sensitive styles were most frequently combined with mental disorders. Women with PCOS have an increased risk of developing mental disorders, which indicates the need to connect psychological and psychiatric support to their medical management.