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Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is a prevalent hormonal disorder among women in India, with significant physical, hormonal, social, and psychological implications. The stigma surrounding PCOD can lead to body image issues, low self-esteem, and mental health challenges, affecting women's quality of life. There is a critical need for awareness and intervention models to support women with PCOD in both physical and psychological aspects.

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Introduction

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is a prevalent hormonal disorder among women in India, with significant physical, hormonal, social, and psychological implications. The stigma surrounding PCOD can lead to body image issues, low self-esteem, and mental health challenges, affecting women's quality of life. There is a critical need for awareness and intervention models to support women with PCOD in both physical and psychological aspects.

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Introduction

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is a hormonal disease that affects women of reproductive
age. In India, its prevalence rates are increasing rapidly (3.7-41%) [1]. Various researches
have been conducted on these effects and have been compared in women having PCOD and
women who don’t suggesting that PCOD not just carries physical implications but also brings
hormonal, social and psychological effects. In our country there is a lot of stigma associated
with conditions like PCOD that may lead to body image issues, lower self-esteem, anxiety
and depression in women, affecting their quality of life [2]. Moreover, chronic illnesses like
PCOD changes how a person experiences time, not just the calendar and clocked time but
also at their identity level and life narrative [3]. Even after the onset of symptoms, women
may avoid seeking medical help due to lack of awareness and cultural, social, financial
barriers [1]. It is important to identify these factors in the treatment of PCOD and there is an
urgent need for intervention models to help patients with PCOD better, not just physically but
socially and psychologically as well.
References
1. Kaur, I., Singh, A., Suri, V., Kishore, K., Rana, S. V., Sahni, N., & Bhattacharya, S.
(2023). Treatment seeking behavior among patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome
(PCOS)—A cross-sectional study from Northern India. Journal of Education and
Health Promotion, 12(1), 194. [Link]

2. View of Psychological and Physical Health Profile in Women with Polycystic Ovary

Syndrome (PCOS): A Comparative Analysis of Anxiety, Depression, Body Image,

and Self-Esteem. (n.d.). [Link]

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3. Jowsey, T. (2015). Time and chronic illness: a narrative review. Quality of Life

Research, 25(5), 1093–1102. [Link]

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