The relationship between a diagnosis of PCOS and menstrual irregularity, use of contraception and mental health over time
Synopsis
In
the women born in the 1989-95 cohort of ALSWH, 16% report a diagnosis of PCOS
and in the 1973-78 cohort, 9% report this diagnosis. Our study will examine the
relationship between the diagnosis of PCOS and a) menstrual irregularity, b)
the use of the contraceptive pill and other hormonal contraceptive methods and c)
the mental health of women with PCOS