A Global Survey of Ethnic Indian Women Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Co-Morbidities, Concerns, Diagnosis Experiences, Quality of Life, and Use of Treatment Methods.
Vibhuti Samarth RaoStephanie CowanMichael ArmourCaroline A SmithBirinder S CheemaLisa MoranSiew S LimSabrina GuptaMichael De ManincorVikram SreedharCarolyn C EePublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)
Ethnic Indian women experience early onset of PCOS symptoms and delay in seeking professional help. Timely diagnosis, providing cultural-specific education related to lifestyle and weight management, and improving psycho-emotional support are key areas that should be addressed in clinical practice and future research.
Keyphrases
- early onset
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- clinical practice
- late onset
- weight loss
- mental health
- physical activity
- pregnancy outcomes
- insulin resistance
- healthcare
- metabolic syndrome
- body mass index
- cervical cancer screening
- cardiovascular disease
- breast cancer risk
- type diabetes
- weight gain
- depressive symptoms
- sleep quality