How PCOS Impacts Your Emotions

28 Dec, 2024

Women with PCOS may experience stress and anxiety due to challenges like irregular periods, infertility, weight gain, and other physical symptoms.

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Stress and Anxiety

PCOS can cause weight gain, acne, and excess hair growth (hirsutism), which may lead to low self-esteem and body image concerns.

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Body Image

The uncertainty around fertility and the potential for infertility can cause significant anxiety or sadness.

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Infertility Concerns

PCOS can strain relationships, as partners or family may not fully understand the condition, leading to isolation or frustration.

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Social Strain

Mood swings are common emotional effects of PCOS, often caused by hormonal imbalances, making one more irritable.

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Mood Swings

Many women experience loneliness which impacts their day to day routine.

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Loneliness

Interpersonal sensitivity due to emotional responses in social interactions, often due to mood swings, anxiety, or stress.

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Interpersonal Sensitivity