Sleep disorders and psychological comorbidities in women with polycystic ovary syndrome - a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic and hormonal disorder that affects physical and emotional well-being. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess associated factors like sleep disturbance, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), anxiety and depression in a German-speaking population with PCOS.

Methods

We designed an anonymous online survey with items from validated questionnaires, including the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the STOP-Bang questionnaire to screen for OSA. The survey was mainly distributed via social media in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Data from 587 questionnaires were analyzed.

Results

Based on the STOP Bang questionnaire

SUBMITTER: Decrinis C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12334535 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature