Background & aim: Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women that affect the quality of life. Due to the fact that quality of life is affected by different cultures and social norms and beliefs, this study was conducted to determine the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome referred to Alavi Medical Center in Ardabil.
Methods: The present study is a descriptive study in which 75 women with polycystic ovary syndrome referred to Alavi Hospital in Ardabil were studied in the period of February 2021 to May 2021. Sampling was done randomly. The data collection tool was consisted of a two-part questionnaire: the first part consisted of demographic information and the second part consisted of a standard 26-item Women's Quality of Life Questionnaire (PCOSQ). Descriptive and inferential statistical methods (independent t-test) were used to analyze the data.
Results: The results showed that the total quality of life score is 52.96±19.66. Also, the mean and standard deviation of each of the areas related to the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome from highest to lowest, were included emotional (63.03±20.43), hirsutism (60.48±15.30), Weight (59.94±19.17), infertility (45.14±24.19), and menstrual disorders (36.28±15.30).
Conclusion: In general, the results of the study showed that the quality of life of people with polycystic ovary syndrome was moderate. Since polycystic ovary syndrome is a multidimensional disease and its complications can have a significant impact on all aspects of a person's life, so the maximum ability to prevent, diagnose and treat of this disease in the field of educational, health and treatment and support measures should be considered.