Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0005p207 | Reproduction | BES2003

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a significant negative impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL)

Coffey S , Bano G , Mason H

PCOS is a chronic medical condition consisting of PCO on ultrasound in conjunction with menstrual cycle disturbance, insulin resistance, obesity and/or hyperandrogenism manifest as acne, hirsutism and androgenic alopecia. These symptoms can be expected to have a significant impact on quality of life. The aim of this study was to compare the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of women with PCOS with that of women in the general population.HRQoL is generally measured by ...