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ea0077p114 | Reproductive Endocrinology | SFEBES2021

PCOS pearls - gathering perceptions and opinions from lived experiences of people with polycystic ovary syndrome

Lau Gar Mun , Elghobashy Mirna , Busby Maureen , Stacke Kristine , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynne , Arlt Wiebke , Lindenmeyer Antje , Gillett Caroline , Kempegowda Punith

Introduction: Existing educational resources for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have limited inclusion of patient perspectives. We invited people with PCOS to share their lived experiences to understand their perception and opinion on the current standard of care.Methodology: Women aged 18-60 years with PCOS were invited to complete an online survey in April and May 2021. The survey had open questions focused on people’s lived experiences with PCO...

ea0077p242 | Reproductive Endocrinology | SFEBES2021

Assessing emotional wellbeing in women with PCOS living in the UK and Indian community: the Blue Morpho Survey

Khalil Halimah , Sheikh Jameela , Shaikh Salomi , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Busby Maureen , Stacke Kristine , Singh Nidhi , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynne , Chu Justin J. , Lathia Tejal , Selvan Chitra , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Aim: To study differences in various aspects of emotional wellbeing among women with PCOS living in the UK and India.Methods: Women with PCOS were invited to complete an online survey between September and October 2020 in the UK and May and June 2021 in India. The survey included Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS; score ≥11 cases of anxiety and depression, respectively), Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI; score ≥72 suggestive of bo...

ea0081ep909 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

PCOS pearls - findings from the qualitative study assessing the lived experience of people with polycystic ovary syndrome

Elghobashy Mirna , Lau Gar Mun , Busby Maureen , Stacke Kristine , Latthe Pallavi , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynne , Arlt Wiebke , Lindenmeyer Antje , Gillett Caroline D. T , Kempegowda Punith , Seva Working Group PCOS

Introduction: Existing educational resources for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have limited inclusion of patient perspectives. We invited women with PCOS to share their lived experiences to understand their perception and opinion on the current standard of care.Methodology: Women with PCOS aged 18-60 years were invited to complete an online survey in April and May 2021. The survey had open questions focused on their lived experiences with PCOS. Partic...

ea0073aep175 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021

Increased anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Results from blue morpho survey

Sheikh Jameela , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Khalil Halimah , Melson Eka , Busby Maureen , Tahrani Abd , Hillman Sarah , Chapman Rachel , Gleeson Helena , Singh Ruchira , Robinson Lynne , Manolopoulos Konstantinos , Gillett Caroline DT , Thangaratinam Shakila , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

BackgroundPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive, endocrine and metabolic disorder. The UK National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends evaluating emotional wellbeing in women with PCOS. Therefore, we conducted a health service evaluation to assess emotional wellbeing.MethodsWe invited women with PCOS via social media to complete an online survey in September 2020, sup...

ea0075r03 | Reproductive Endocrinology | EYES2021

PCOS SEVa: High prevalence of anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia in people with PCOS suggesting we need to rethink how we screen and manage emotional wellbeing in people with PCOS

Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Sheikh Jameela , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Khalil Halimah , Melson Eka , Busby Maureen , Tahrani Abd A. , Hillman Sarah , Chapman Rachel , Gleeson Helena , Singh Ruchira , Robinson Lynne , Manolopoulos Konstantinos N. , Gillett Caroline D.T. , Thangaratinam Shakila , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Aim: We evaluated the emotional wellbeing and lifestyle advice received by people with PCOS in comparison to National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and international guidelines. Methods: Patients attending fertility clinics at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham between October 2020-May 2021 and in India between March 2021-May 2021 were invited to complete surveys before and after attending clinic. Pre-clinic survey had questions on demographics, Hospital Anxi...

ea0075r11 | Reproductive Endocrinology | EYES2021

Assessing anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia in young women with and without PCOS: the Blue Morpho Gen Y Survey

Khalil Halimah , Sheikh Jameela , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Melson Eka , Busby Maureen , Tahrani Abd A. , Hillman Sarah , Chapman Rachel , Gleeson Helena , Singh Ruchira , Robinson Lynne , Manolopoulo Konstantinos N. , Gillett Caroline D.T. , Thangaratinam Shakila , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Background: The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends evaluating emotional wellbeing in people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Objectives: To study differences in various aspects of emotional wellbeing among young women with and without PCOS.Methods: Women aged 18-24 years old at the University of Birmingham were invited to complete an online survey. The survey included validated questionnaires in...