WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

*Taif Raad Abbas Abid Ali and Mithaq Abdullateef Huraiz

ABSTRACT

Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) significantly affects the lives of Iraqi women, yetpsychological support remains inadequate due to limited awareness and insufficient resources. Objectives: Thisstudy aims to assess the impact of obesity, fertility status, and androgenism scores on the health-related quality oflife (HRQOL) in women diagnosed with PCOS in Hilla city. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional studywas conducted in 2024 in Hilla city, involving 168 women of childbearing age. All participants were diagnosedwith PCOS by gynecologists based on clinical, biochemical, and ultrasound findings. These women attended thegynecology and infertility outpatient clinics at Imam Al-Sadiq General Teaching Hospital, seeking treatment forirregular menstrual cycles, hyperandrogenism symptoms, or infertility. Results: The study revealed that PCOShad a substantial negative impact on HRQOL. A marked effect on quality of life was reported in 67.6% of marriedwomen and 47.6% of unmarried women. Conclusion: The current study highlights that PCOS significantly affectswomen’s quality of life, particularly through hair disorders, acne, body image issues, and psychological stress.This emphasizes the importance of holistic management addressing both physical and emotional aspects of thecondition.