Moodiness
One of the debates surrounding polycystic ovary syndrome is whether depression and anxiety are caused by the complications of PCOS or if it is a side effect of the imbalanced hormones. Without a doubt, the struggle of dealing with other symptoms of PCOS, such as the embarrassing and irregular hair growth, the skin problems, sudden weight gain, and pain of heavy periods, will be distressing and depressing. Women with PCOS may become depressed because they feel like their lives are out of control.
A 2016 meta-analysis of six studies took data gathered from women from four countries and concluded that depression and anxiety is three times more likely to occur in women with PCOS than those without the medical condition.
Aside from depression stemming from the tumult caused by the disorder, studies have found that hormone levels are also to blame. One study conducted by the University of Chicago Hospital found that heightened levels of free testosterone (FT) is responsible for many mood changes in PCOS patients. Increased FT has been linked to negativity, anxiety, and depression in other studies as well.
