A systematic review of lived experiences of people with polycystic ovary syndrome highlights the need for holistic care and co-creation of educational resources

GM Lau, M Elghobashy, M Thanki… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Introduction PCOS-related literature is mostly dominated by the medical perspective.
However, the condition's lifelong, far reaching, and multifaceted impacts highlight the …

The diagnostic experience of polycystic ovary syndrome: a scoping review of patient perspectives

B Presswala, LR De Souza - Patient Education and Counseling, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Objective Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition
with a complex diagnostic process. The present study aims to understand patient …

Diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome through different machine learning and feature selection techniques

H Danaei Mehr, H Polat - Health and Technology, 2022 - Springer
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been determined as one of the serious health
problems among women which affects women's fertility and leads to crucial health …

What can be done to improve polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) healthcare? Insights from semi-structured interviews with women in Canada

M Ismayilova, S Yaya - BMC Women's Health, 2022 - Springer
Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and perplexing condition
affecting metabolic, reproductive, cardiovascular, and psychological health in women …

“I felt like she didn't take me seriously”: a multi-methods study examining patient satisfaction and experiences with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Canada

M Ismayilova, S Yaya - BMC women's health, 2022 - Springer
Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and complex condition
affecting metabolic, reproductive, cardiovascular, and psychological health in women …

Women's experiences of health-related communicative disenfranchisement

CM Thompson, S Babu, S Makos - Health Communication, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Women's inequitable healthcare experiences are epistemic injustices by which women are
discredited and harmed in their position as knowers of their health and their bodies. Drawing …

Challenges in diagnosis and health care in polycystic ovary syndrome in Canada: a patient view to improve health care

BC Sydora, MS Wilke, M McPherson, S Chambers… - BMC Women's …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine-
metabolic disorder affecting health and quality of life of those affected across the lifespan …

'I'm usually being my own doctor': women's experiences of managing polycystic ovary syndrome in Canada

M Ismayilova, S Yaya - International health, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex, chronic condition
characterized by anovulation, polycystic ovarian morphology and hyperandrogenism that …

Polycystic ovarian syndrome awareness among females in the UAE: a cross-sectional study

B Zaitoun, A Al Kubaisi, N AlQattan, Y Alassouli… - BMC women's …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder
affecting females of reproductive age. Clinical guidelines recommend following the …

Exploring diagnosis and treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in the US healthcare system: a qualitative investigation

K Chan, AA Rubtsova, CJ Clark - BMC Women's Health, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a premenstrual condition
that affects 3–8% of the US population, yet knowledge on treatment and consistent …