Anxiety and depression in polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive investigation

Amanda A Deeks; Melanie E Gibson-Helm; Helena J Teede

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.09.018

Anxiety and depression in polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive investigation

Fertil Steril. 2010 May 1;93(7):2421-3. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.09.018. Epub 2010 Feb 1.

Authors

Amanda A Deeks¹, Melanie E Gibson-Helm, Helena J Teede

Affiliation

¹ The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health Research Group, Centre for Women's Health Research, Monash Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia 3168. amanda.deeks@med.monash.edu.au

PMID: 20117778
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.09.018

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with high levels of depression, which impact quality of life and limit self-efficacy, yet less is known about prevalence of anxiety. This cross-sectional, observational study of community-based women with PCOS comprehensively examined mood and found that anxiety existed at higher levels than depression, anxiety was underdiagnosed, and more women with PCOS who reported infertility were depressed.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Anxiety / complications
Anxiety / epidemiology*
Data Collection
Depression / complications
Depression / epidemiology*
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Pilot Projects
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / epidemiology*
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult