Abstract
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS] is a common endocrine disorder affecting women in their reproductive age and is characterized by both gynecological and endocrine symptoms. It can lead to a disturbance in psychological health, thus decreasing health-related quality of life.
Objective: Our aim is to estimate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among women diagnosed with PCOS in Qassim region.
Method: This is a hospital-based cross-sectional study involving 198 patients of PCOS, who attended OB-GYN outpatient clinics at MCH in Buraydah from March to June 2018. The Arabic version of Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9], based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition [DSM-V] criteria, was used to assess Psychiatric disorders among PCOS patients.
Results: Of the 198 patients with PCOS, 139 [70.2%] experienced one or more psychiatric disorders. Almost two-thirds [63.1%] of patients had Generalized Anxiety Disorder with different degrees. A quarter [25.8%] of patients had depression. 23 [11.6%] of patients had panic disorder. 11 [5.6%] had Anorexia Nervosa and 18 [9.1%] from Bulimia Nervosa.
Conclusion: About 70 % of PCOS patients presented with at least one psychiatric disorder. Therefore, we encourage a psychiatric evaluation for patients with PCOS in order to detect and treat the psychiatric disorders early.