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Background:
Association of anxiety disorders in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome Association of Clinical and metabolic features of PCOD with anxiety
Methods:
A comparative cross sectional study was conducted for a one year period from October 2013-October 2014.200 control subjects were compared with 200 patients with PCODs aged 18-35using Rotterdam Criteria. Anxiety and depression symptoms were assessed using the HADS questionnaire.
Results:
Anxiety and depression disorders were significantly higher in PCODs as compared to control p value (<0.001). Anxiety was associated with hirsutism p value (<0.001 and obesity p value (<0.003).However, no association was found between abnormal lipid profiles and altered fasting blood sugar levels.
Conclusion:
Women with PCODs experience elevated anxiety and depression. Other aspects like weight reduction, behavioral therapy need to be emphasized for a healthy life style.
Sumbul Sohail, Rubina Salahuddin, Shabnum Nadeem. (2016) Association Of Anxiety Disorder In Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, The Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry, Volume-5, Issue-1.
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