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Anjana K S, Das Ambika Bharti, and Akanksha Bharti
Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, the most common endocrine disorder in women of
reproductive age, presents diverse physical symptoms that often carry a psychological
burden. The mental health effects of PCOS remain insufficiently studied in Indian women.
The present study attempted to assess the quality of life (QoL) and mental health
status of Indian women with a diagnosis of PCOS. A comparative correlational survey
was conducted with 94 women aged 16–45, including 50 having PCOS and 44 healthy
controls, recruited through purposive sampling. With Modified PCOSQ, participants’
QoL was assessed and a mental health assessment was conducted with the Brief
Symptom Inventory (BSI). The results showed that participants living with PCOS had
significantly lower QoL (t = 17.271, p < 0.001) and higher psychiatric symptoms,
especially somatization, anxiety, and psychoticism. These findings emphasize the
need for integrated PCOS care that includes mental health support, counseling, and
early intervention alongside physical treatment