IMPACT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME ON QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG STUDENT POPULATION

Poly cystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS) is endocrine disorder of uncertain aetiology and complicated pathophysiology affecting at least 5-10% of female population worldwide. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of PCOS and quality of life of students suffering from PCOS . A cross-sectional study was conducted on 76 students with PCOS  using a  Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Quality of Life (PCOSQ) questionnaire to determine the quality of life. In our study  the prevalence of PCOS was 21.92 ±4.25  of  average age group of  22.3(±2.8) years. Menstrual irregularities  had severe negative impact ,while the  major domains  emotion, body hair, weight gain, and infertility had a moderate impact on the quality of life. A significant association was observed among sleeping habits and infertility problems (p = 0.014), physical activity, weight (p = 0.032), and menstrual problems (p = 0.042).Menstrual problems had a  severe  impact on the quality of life of students with PCOS. Most of the students had insufficient knowledge and non-compliant to the therapy. An awareness on the symptoms,and impact of PCOS on their cognitive functions need to be educated to improve their quality of life.