The Influence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Other Related Factors upon Health-Related Quality of Life in Women of Reproductive Age: A Case-Control Study

Chris Kite; Ian M. Lahart; Harpal S. Randeva; Ioannis Kyrou; James E. P. Brown

doi:10.1080/23293691.2023.2293968

The Influence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Other Related Factors upon Health-Related Quality of Life in Women of Reproductive Age: A Case-Control Study

Chris Kite
, Ian M. Lahart
, Harpal S. Randeva
, Ioannis Kyrou
, James E. P. Brown

Aston Medical School

Chester Medical School, University of Chester, University Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, UK
School of Sport, Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK
Division of Translational and Experimental Medicine, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK.

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This study aimed to assess the impact of a polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis and other factors on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women of reproductive age. Online questionnaires were completed and study groups compared. Potential causal relationships were evaluated using path analysis. Analyses revealed that a PCOS diagnosis alongside BMI had the largest effect on HRQoL. Higher levels of physical activity (PA) were not associated with greater HRQoL, and PA was not directly affected by any other outcome. However, reduced self-esteem was identified as a key factor in the promotion of physical and mental health.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	644-666
Number of pages	23
Journal	Women's Reproductive Health
Volume	11
Issue number	3
Early online date	9 Jan 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2023.2293968
Publication status	Published - 2024

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

PCOS
Physical activity
mental health
path analysis
physical health
polycystic ovary syndrome
self-esteem
women’s health

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