Psychological Issues
The fluctuation of hormones in the body affects the brain’s functions. PCOS messes with the hormones in the female body, making patients more prone to developing psychological issues like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotional instability, extreme mood swings, and social withdrawal.
The existing data shows an overwhelming 98 percent of patients with PCOS experience declining mental health. In addition, patients lose their confidence and self-esteem because of its other symptoms, like being overweight, acne breakouts, and bloated tummy. These also lead to social withdrawal and greatly affect the patient’s work, studies, and personal relationships. In relation to this, a survey among PCOS women shows that 80 percent lost their motivation to date after their diagnosis.
An early diagnosis, proper medications, therapy, emotional support and an active lifestyle can help patients overcome these psychological issues. For example, in a study in 2018, patients with PCOS who adopted a healthier diet and more active lifestyle showed fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety. Experts advise patients to have at least 150 minutes of light exercise weekly.
