INDIAN CYSTERHOOD: COPING AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONGST INDIAN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

Abstract

Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a long-term endocrine disorder that is characterized by hyperandrogenism, poly cystic ovaries, and ovulatory dysfunction. PCOS takes a significant toll not only on one’s physical but also mental health, which, is often neglected. Since PCOS can’t be cured but only managed through a range of lifestyle and health psychological interventions, it becomes imperative to study how women with PCOS cope with the disorder. This study examined coping, anxiety, depression, stress, and quality of life amongst Indian women with PCOS. Results indicate that coping style, especially disengagement coping style has a significant impact on the levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life women with PCOS experience