Editing Polycystic ovary syndrome (section)

=== Mental health ===
Women with PCOS are far more likely to have depression than women without. Symptoms of depression might be heightened by certain physiological manifestations of this disease such as hirsutism or obesity that can lead to low self-esteem or poor body image.<ref name=":1" />  Researchers suggest that there be mental health screenings performed in tandem with PCOS assessment to identify these complications early and treat them accordingly.<ref name="Berni_2018">{{cite journal | vauthors = Berni TR, Morgan CL, Berni ER, Rees DA | title = Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Adverse Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes | journal = The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism | volume = 103 | issue = 6 | pages = 2116–25 | date = June 2018 | pmid = 29648599 | doi = 10.1210/jc.2017-02667 }}</ref>

PCOS is associated with other mental health-related conditions besides depression such as [[anxiety]], [[bipolar disorder]], and [[obsessive–compulsive disorder]].<ref name=":1" /> Additionally, it has been found to significantly increase the risk of eating disorders.<ref name="Berni_2018" />  Screening for these mental health conditions will also be helpful in the treatment of PCOS.

Lifestyle changes for people with PCOS have been proven to be difficult due to a lack of intrinsic motivation, altered risk perception, or other PCOS-related barriers. However, self-management techniques and behavior change can be taught in a multidisciplinary approach to support women with PCOS in managing their symptoms.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Ee C, Pirotta S, Mousa A, Moran L, Lim S | title = Providing lifestyle advice to women with PCOS: an overview of practical issues affecting success | journal = BMC Endocrine Disorders | volume = 21 | issue = 1 | pages = 234 | date = November 2021 | pmid = 34814919 | pmc = 8609880 | doi = 10.1186/s12902-021-00890-8 | doi-access = free }}</ref>