Descriptive Analysis on Health-related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome of Kheda District

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic, diverse endocrine condition that is frequently identified in women of reproductive age. PCOS has long-term health risks associated. Measuring quality of life (QOL) can provide beneficiary insights into health and associated risk factors. Early recognition and knowledge about PCOS enhances affected women’s reproductive potential. The current study aimed to assess the QOL in women diagnosed with PCOS in the Kheda District using a simple questionnaire survey. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among eligible women of age 18–45 years after obtaining ethical clearance from the institutional ethical committee. The data were gathered using a nonprobability sampling technique. Descriptive analysis using the Likert Scale was used to summarize the five domains (menstrual irregularity, emotions, body hair, weight, and infertility) of health-related QOL. Results: One hundred and nineteen women were found eligible for the study. The mean age of women with PCOS was 24.5 ± 3.5 years. Many women with PCOS were found to have a body mass index within or near the normal range. About 50% of participants reported no concerns about visible body hair, while only 16.8% were concerned about infertility. Experiences in the emotional domain varied; 51.9% felt disturbed by their body weight, and 82.4% reported severe difficulties in managing menstrual irregularities. Conclusion: The observation leads to the conclusion that PCOS prevalence is steadily rising, which highlights requirement of support and widespread knowledge regarding the effects of their condition on QOL, as each domain has equal importance for the better livings. Although medical practitioners, gynecologists, and clinicians play key roles in diagnosing PCOS, still there is a need to educate and aware women for the ongoing changes in their life and the necessity to have early and timely diagnosis.