ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences
Sexual functioning as predictor of depressive symptoms and life satisfaction in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
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Clinical Investigation of Herbal Formulation and Its Efficacy in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Depression and anxiety among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of probiotics combined with metformin and a calorie-restricted diet in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Validity and Quality of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Screening Tools Available for Women Globally: A Systematic Review.Clinics and practice · 2024Review
- Depression, sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and healthy subjects.Journal of ovarian research · 2023Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and perceptions about polycystic ovarian syndrome, and its determinants among Pakistani undergraduate students.PloS one · 2023Review
- Efficacy of letrozole versus clomiphene citrate on ovulation induction in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
BACKGROUND &
objectivePCOS is the one of the frequently diagnosed endocrine syndrome in Pakistani women. However, little attention has been devoted to empirical investigation of the role of sexual dysfunction in developing depressive symptoms and reducing life satisfaction. Our objective was to determine the contribution of Sexual dysfunction in developing depressive symptoms and life dissatisfaction in females diagnosed with PCOS.
methodsThis correlation study was carried out from 1
resultsCorrelation analysis revealed significant positive link of sexual dysfunction with depressive symptoms and negative link with life satisfaction level. Further, regression analysis revealed sexual functioning as significant predictor of depressive symptoms only.
conclusionSexual dysfunction play a major role in general mental health of females, therefore, screening and identification as well as preventive measure need to be introduced at early level of development. In addition, current study findings suggest that once females are diagnosed with PCOS, they should be provided sufficient counselling services in order to deal with depressive symptoms and feeling of low life satisfaction. Further, targeted interventions and counselling services may also facilitate in optimising patient care.
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