Supervisors info:
Καλανταρίδου Σοφία, Καθηγήτρια, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Σιαφάκα Βασιλική, Αν. Καθηγήτρια, Τμήμα Λογοθεραπείας , Παν. Ιωαννίνων
Βαλσαμάκης Γεώργιος, Καθηγητής , Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Summary:
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrinopathy with many
clinical manifestations. It has been suggested to be associated with many mental health
problems, including anxiety, depression, reduced sexual satisfaction, and reduced health –
related quality of life, among others.
Purpose: The purpose of this thesis was to study the relationship between
polycystic ovary syndrome and psychotic and psychiatric disorders such as depression,
anxiety disorders, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, autism and
schizophrenia, among others.
Methodology: The present study is a systematic review of the literature. The
literature search was conducted through the online databases PubMed and Google
Scholar. The search terms used were: polycystic ovary syndrome, psychotic disorders,
psychiatric disorders, depression, anxiety, stress. These search terms were conducted in
conjunction using conjunctions such as “OR” and “AND” as appropriate.
Results: A total of 21 studies emerged from the literature search, which addressed
the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and psychotic / psychiatric disorders.
The main findings support both a positive and a negative association between PCOS and
psychotic / psychiatric disorders.
Conclusions: The findings of the present review indicate the need to screen all
women with PCOS for psychotic / psychiatric disorders, using validated screening tools.
Patients are also advised to be referred for psychological or psychiatric consultation if
deemed necessary.
Keywords:
Polycystic ovary syndrome, Mental health, Depression, Anxiety disorder, Schizophrenia
