PCOS is characterised by episodes of depression and anxiety.Mostly seen in the premenstrual period.

Few signs which the women should be cautious about are:

• Increased sensitivity to physical pain
• Easily losing temper
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Difficulty in concentration
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Neglecting physical wellbeing and appearance
• Fatigue
• Lack of motivation
• Chronic stress
• Fear of social situations

PCOS depression and anxiety can cause impact on a woman with PCOS and her quality of life in several ways:

• Physically – by disruption of eating and sleeping pattern.
• Psychologically – by seditious feelings of worthlessness and demotivation
• Socially – by affecting relationships

Exercise and diet has been shown to be very effective way of dealing with PCOS. Even just a 5-10% reduction in weight can create positive changes to the metabolic, reproductive, and psychological symptoms.

Reach out to your if these symptoms increase as these create a negative impact on the quality of life.

Different treatment options may be suggested as per the symptoms and their severity.

The aim of management is to educate and support the person, while emphasizing on the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Apart from pharmacological treatment, lifestyle modification which includes taking care of one’s exercise and diet routine, can drastically improve many aspects of PCOS.

Lifestyle modification is the first line of treatment for women with PCOS because weight loss and prevention of weight gain are vital to the improvement of PCOS symptoms, and a better quality of life.