title: [Body image and quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disease in women. Psychic consequences are significant; patients have difficulties to be pregnant and the disease disturbs the quality of life. Due to complications associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, studies on psychological state and disease perception of patients appear to be important.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of the authors was to assess how the disease influences quality of life and changes in body image.
  
  
  METHODS
  The authors used the Illness Intrusiveness Ratings Scale, Health-Related-Quality-of-Life Questionnaire for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and their own body image questionnaire. 121 women took part in the study.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There was a negative correlation between illness intrusiveness and quality of life (r = -0.353) and a positive correlation between body image and quality of life (r = 0.614). A significant difference was observed in body satisfaction between patients who had visible body changes and those who had metabolic disturbances (p<0.05). Overweight patients who lost weight with lifestyle changes had significantly better quality of life (p<0.05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These results appear to be convincing in that in addition to gynecological care, psychotherapy could be offered to patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
authors: Debreceni Egyetem, Népegészségügyi Kar Magatartástudományi Intézet Debrecen.
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authors: Micskei
authors: Debreceni Egyetem, Klinikai Központ, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Szülészeti és Nőgyógyászati Klinika Debrecen.
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authors: Debreceni Egyetem, Klinikai Központ, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Szülészeti és Nőgyógyászati Klinika Debrecen.
authors: Attila
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authors: Jakab
authors: Debreceni Egyetem, Népegészségügyi Kar Magatartástudományi Intézet Debrecen.
authors: Antal
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authors: Bugán
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D015992:Body Mass Index; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D018594:Human Body; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000523:psychology; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: body image; polycystic ovary syndrome; polycystás ovarium szindróma; quality of life; testkép; életminőség