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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024

Unmet clinical needs in women with polycystic ovary syndrome in regard to mental health: a cross-sectional study.

Marina Sourouni, Julia Estermann, Norman Bitterlich, Susanna Weidlinger, Annette Bachmann, Petra Stute

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Article in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Marina SourouniDepartment for Gynaecological Endocrinology and Fertility Disorders, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
Julia EstermannFaculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Norman BitterlichFreelance Statistician, Chemnitz, Germany.
Susanna WeidlingerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Inselspital, Friedbuehlstrasse 19, 3010, Bern, Switzerland.
Annette BachmannDivision of Gynaecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.
Petra StuteDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Inselspital, Friedbuehlstrasse 19, 3010, Bern, Switzerland. petra.stute@insel.ch.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5591-1552
University Hospital of Bern · CHGoethe University Frankfurt · DEHeidelberg University · DEStatistisches Bundesamt · DEUniversity of Bern · CH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) management has hardly been standardized until recent years. Despite the existence of a detailed, evidence-based guideline published by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), it remains unclear to what extent healthcare providers adhere to this guideline. Our aim is to evaluate the gynaecological medical care provided in women with PCOS, particularly in terms of mental health, from the patients' perspective.

methodsFor this cross-sectional online cohort study in women with PCOS, we designed a standardized, non-validated questionnaire covering aesthetic aspects, metabolism, menstrual cycle, reproduction, mental health, and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases.

resultsAmong 1879 participants, various mental health aspects were reported: body image (n = 1879), eating patterns/habits (n = 1878), and emotional well-being (n = 1874). Although nearly all women (99.7%) reported complaints on at least one session of mental health, consultation rates were low (body image 9.7%, eating patterns/habits 16.6%, emotional well-being 4.4%). Mean satisfaction with counselling on the different domains varied from moderate to fairly satisfying, with scores of 56.0 points (SD 31.7), 53.5 points (SD 32.0), and 63.7 points (SD 30.2), respectively. More complaints were associated with lower satisfaction. The overall satisfaction with the management provided by the healthcare practitioner (HCP) was low, averaging 36.5 points (SD 29.7). Consequently, most women wished for more counselling (58.9%).

conclusionWomen affected by PCOS are not properly managed according to ESHRE guideline in regard to mental health issues. Overall consultation rates and corresponding satisfaction with management were poor, highlighting the need for significant improvements in healthcare provision.

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Polycystic Ovary SyndromeCohort StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMenstrual CycleMental HealthMental healthPatient satisfactionPolycystic ovary syndromeUnmet clinical need

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PMID38466411
PMCPMC11018694
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