Suicide risk in persons with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common and increasingly prevalent reproductive and metabolic endocrine disorder that is characterized by metabolic alterations, hyperandrogenism, menstrual irregularities as well as an increased risk of depression. Available evidence suggests PCOS may also be associated with disparate aspects of suicidality. Herein, we sought to determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation, suicidal behaviours and completed suicide in the PCOS population.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Ovid and Scopus databases from inception to January 7, 2024. A manual search was conducted on Google Scholar. Two reviewers independently screened the retrieved studies against the eligibility criteria (S.W. and G.H.L.). Human studies investigatin

SUBMITTER: Wong S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12128235 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature