Body image disturbances in women of childbearing age with polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross-sectional study
The influencing factors of body image disturbance in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome of childbearing age come from many aspects, including occupation, acne, hair loss, hirsutism, BMI, intimate relationship, family care and psychological resilience. Consequently, medical professionals in obstetrics and gynecology should recognize the body image concerns of women with PCOS and implement specific interventions to support these women during their childbearing years.
Authors
- Feng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4798-5145)
- Xuan Qian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6346-920X)
- Xujuan Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0422-2498)
- Jie Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8219-5590)
- Qian Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9974-1273)
Institutions
- Nantong University (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03693-4
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.79