Quality of life and sexual function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive review

Abstract

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy among women of reproductive age. PCOS is a polysimptomatic disease, the leading manifestations of which are hyperandrogenic dermopathy, menstrual dysfunction, infertility and obesity. Dissatisfaction with one's own appearance, low self-esteem, a feeling of sexual unattractiveness cause chronic psychological discomfort, mood disturbances and problems in the relationship with a partner. The article presents an overview of scientific sources on the effect of polycystic ovary syndrome on the quality of life and the sexual function of women. Data recorded confirm the hypothesis that PCOS is not only an endocrine disorder, but a heterogeneous condition with reproductive, metabolic, and mental manifestations. The association of PCOS manifestations with a decrease in the quality of life and disorders in the sexual sphere of women was well assessed. Data presented in the review ensure the absolute medical and social importance of the study of PCOS.

摘要

多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)是育龄妇女最常见的内分泌疾病。多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)是一种常见的疾病, 主要表现为雄激素高引起的皮肤病、月经失调、不孕症和肥胖症。对自己外表不满、自卑、性吸引力不佳会导致慢性心理疾病、情绪紊乱以及与性伴侣的关系出现问题。本文就多囊卵巢综合征对女性生活质量和性功能影响的数据进行了综述。记录的数据证实了这样的假设, 即多囊卵巢综合征不仅是一种内分泌疾病, 而且是一种具有生殖、代谢和精神表现的复杂性疾病。本综述对多囊卵巢综合征的表现与生活质量下降和女性性功能障碍的相关性进行了很好的评估。综述中提供的数据确保了多囊卵巢综合征研究的医学和社会重要性。

Keywords:

• Hirsutism
• polycystic ovary syndrome
• sexuality
• quality of life

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest.