Citation

Williams S, Sheffield D, Knibb RC. Health Psychol Open 2015; 2(2): e2055102915603051.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/2055102915603051

PMID

28070371

PMCID

PMC5193274

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder affecting 1 in 10 women. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome can experience co-morbidities, including depressive symptoms. This research explores the experience of living with polycystic ovary syndrome and co-morbidities. Totally, 10 participants with polycystic ovary syndrome took part in Skype™ interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the data: change (to life plans and changing nature of condition); support (healthcare professionals, education and relationships); co-morbidities (living with other conditions and depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation) and identity (feminine identity and us and them). The findings highlight the need for screening of women with polycystic ovary syndrome for depressive disorders.

Language: en

Keywords

depression; anxiety; polycystic ovary syndrome; Skype™