رسائل ماجيستير
English
2021
Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome upon Health Related Quality of Life for Reproductive Age Women Attending Al Hilla City Hospitals
أمين عجيل ياسر الياسري, رنا رزاق حميدي, منى عبد الوهاب خليل
كلية التمريض-جامعة بابل · العراق
Among reproductive-aged women, polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most frequent endocrine condition and the most common cause of infertility owing to anovulation. It affects up to (8%–10%) of women in reproductive age all over the world.
Aim of the study: to measure impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on the women's quality of life domains.
Methodology: a descriptive study included one hundred fifty women. Information collected by questionnaire during the period from first of March until first of May, 2020.
Results: (48%) with age group (24–30) years, the majority of women were married (88% of the studied sample), the majority with secondary education and bachelor (76.7%). Regarding occupation, (54.7%) were employed. Regarding reproductive health, (61.4%) were trying to conceive and (24.7%) of women had fertility problems, and (32.7%) had irregular cycles. Regarding chronic diseases, (67.3%) did not have any chronic disease, while (14%) of women were hypertensive. Regarding symptoms reported, (22.7%) of women reported excess weight and (11.3%) reported excess hair.
Regarding the level of quality of life according to each domain of quality of life, results showed that the poor level was related to (hirsutism domain 65.3%, obesity domain 55.3%, and infertility domain 49.3%), fair level related to (psychological domain 68%, menstrual irregularity domain 46%, and sexual satisfaction domain 43.3%).
Conclusion & Recommendations: In conclusion, hirsutism, irregular menstruation, ovulation difficulties (infertility), obesity, and metabolic disorders all have a poor impact on HRQOL in PCOS women. This study recommended that this result should act as a wake-up call for us to set goals and adopt solutions that can help women with this syndrome improve their HRQOL.