PCOS- A Thief Of Womenhood: A Study Identifying The Correlation Between Body Dissatisfaction And PCOS

Abstract

Highlights of the Present Study:

• The study is based on women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).


• The study is correlational research to identify the levels of body dissatisfaction in women with PCOS.


• The statistical analysis confirmed a strong positive correlation between the two suggesting women with PCOS have significant body image issues.


• This study contributes to managing psychological symptoms as well of PCOS contributing to developing a more holistic approach in managing PCOS and not focusing the treatment plan only to physical symptoms.

Abstract: -

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that affects 20% of the women population of our country (The Hindu, 2019). Living with a disorder that has no cure can be traumatizing alone. This disorder comes with daunting symptoms like infertility, obesity, acne vulgaris, facial hair that not just affects an individual physically but also psychologically. Thus, this study aims at addressing and improving the quality of life by indentifying the correlation between PCOS and body dissatisfaction. The study reveals a strong positive correlation between the two suggesting women with PCOS have significant body image issues.