Impact of clinical and biochemical parameters on quality of life and sexuality in PCOS

Hahn, Susanne; Elsenbruch, Sigrid; Balamitsa, Efthimia; Pleger, K.; Benson, Stephen C.; Tan, S.G.; Mann, Kathy; Janßen, Onno E.

doi:10.1055/s-2005-862982

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“…Moreover, considerably higher rates in the Ferriman–Gallwey score were observed among women with PCOS who were over 30 years of age compared with younger women. This relationship has frequently been observed, showing that the intensity of hirsutism increases with time (6,18–20).…”

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“…The number and severity of the symptoms will influence the patient's sense of illness and their psychological comfort (4,5). Thus, the presence of excessive body hair may reduce quality of life, and also influences psychosocial behavior (6). A significant correlation between the extent of hirsutism and self‐assessment and quality of life has been found (7).…”

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