Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: October-December | Volume: 4 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 61-67
Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression and Eating Disorders in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in North Indian Population of Haryana
Dr Sukhbir Pal Kaur1, Dr Susmita Sharma2, Dr Gagan Lata3, Dr Sunita Manchanda4
1Assistant Professor, 2Professor & Head, 3Assistant Professor,
Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Adesh Medical College & Hospital, Mohri, Shahbad, Haryana.
4Consultant (Adolescent paediatrics), Jain Sant Phool Chand ji Charitable Hospital, Sector 4, Gurugram, Haryana.
ABSTRACT
Introduction- Polycystic Ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a non-communicable disease of growing concern due to its effects on physical and mental health of women and long-term consequences associated with it. Majority of adolescent girls and women with PCOS are concerned about its effects on physical appearance like acne, hirsutism, central obesity which can create a negative body image and low self-esteem can lead to anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Insulin resistance and chronic illnesses associated with PCOS can also contribute to mental health issues.
Material and methods-The aim of the study was to find the prevalence of anxiety, depression and eating disorders in women with PCOS. It was a cross sectional case-control study conducted in tertiary care hospital of North India and its attached clinics with 73 women in PCOS group and 78 women in control group. Participants were assessed for presence or absence of PCOS and assigned group accordingly. A pre-structured proforma was filled according to the responses and data was assessed. Anxiety was assessed by GAD 7 scale, depression by PHQ 9 and eating disorder risk by EAT 26 questionnaires.
Results-Women with PCOS had statistically significant increased prevalence of anxiety and depression as compared to controls. PCOS group had more women with higher BMI (>25), moderate to severe anxiety, and moderate to severe depression and the difference was statistically significant. There was no significant difference in eating disorder risk between both groups
Conclusion-Women with PCOS are at higher risk of moderate to severe anxiety and depression.
Key words: Polycystic ovarian syndrome, anxiety, depression, eating disorders.