ArticleJournal of ovarian research2023
Depression, sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and healthy subjects.
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- Efficacy of Acupuncture in Alleviating Negative Emotions in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Brain and behavior · 2025Pooled it
- The prevalence and odds of bipolar disorder in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO) disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of women's mental health · 2024Pooled it
- Sexual function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Human reproduction update · 2024Pooled it
- Efficacy of garlic (Allium sativum) on metabolic syndrome components in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: randomized controlled trial.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Trial
- The Prevalence and Risk of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in Women with Epilepsy: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Maedica · 2026Review
- Perception of women with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and their parents on genital surgery and a diagnosis of differences of sex development: a retrospective survey.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2026Article
- Multivariate Profiles of Female Sexual Function: A Cluster Analysis of FSFI Domains in Women with and Without PCOS.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Prevalence and Odds of Developing Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of family & reproductive health · 2025Review
- Polycystic ovary syndrome negatively affects sexual function and lower urinary tract symptoms in syrian women: a case-control study.Scientific reports · 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
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome elevates the distress of sexual pain in Iranian women with infertility.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- Polycystic ovary syndrome.Nature reviews. Disease primers · 2024Review
- Quality of Life of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Comprehensive Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Secondary Infertility: Optimizing Fertility Outcomes.Cureus · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundWomen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) suffer from a wide range of psychological problems. The goal of this study is to assess depression, sexual dysfunction and sexual quality of life in women with PCO compared with healthy subjects.
methodsOne hundred and six PCO cases and 106 healthy subjects enrolled. They were asked to fill out valid and reliable Persian versions of BDI (Beck depression inventory), FSFIS (Female Sexual Function Index), and sexual quality of life-Female (SQOL-F) questionnaires.
resultsOne hundred and six PCO cases and 106 healthy subjects enrolled. Mean BDI was significantly higher while FSFI and its subscales as well as SQOL-F were significantly lower in PCO group than controls. There were significant negative correlation between FSFO and BDI (r=-0.43, p < 0.001) and also positive correlation between FSFI and SQOL-F (r = 0.438, p < 0.001) in whole population of the study. In PCO group, 77 (72.6%) had FSFI less than 26.55 and 29 (27.4%) had score more than 26.55. mean BDI was significantly higher in the group with FSFI < = 26.55 than the other group (33 ± 14.4 vs. 12 ± 11.6, p < 0.001) while SLQL-F was significantly lower in the first group (57 ± 16 vs. 74.9 ± 17.6, p < 0.001). Linear regression analysis by considering SQOL-F as dependent and FSFI, age and BDI as independent variables showed that BDI and FSFI are independent predictors.
conclusionWomen with PCO, suffer more from depression and sexual dysfunction than healthy subjects.
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