Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Conditions
Keywords
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Female Sexuality, Quality of Life, Sexual Health
Brief summary
This study, titled SexOPK, aims to evaluate the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on women's sexual health. PCOS is a common endocrine disorder affecting 5-20% of women of reproductive age, often leading to hormonal imbalances, metabolic issues, and psychological distress. Despite existing studies on the subject, the level of sexual distress associated with PCOS-related sexual dysfunction remains unclear. The study will compare sexual function and distress levels between women diagnosed with PCOS and a control group without PCOS. Participants will complete an online questionnaire assessing various aspects of sexual health, body image, anxiety, and depression. The findings may help healthcare professionals better understand and address sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS.
Interventions
OTHERwomen answer a questionnaire
Sexual Function and Distress Assessment in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Using Standardized Questionnaires
Sponsors
University Hospital, Toulouse
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
For patients in the test group (PCOS): * Adults * Carriers of medically diagnosed polycystic ovarian syndrome * Non-opposition For patients in the control group: * Adults * Not carriers of polycystic ovarian syndrome * Unopposed
Exclusion criteria
* Patient under court protection, guardianship, or curatorship * Does not understand or speak French
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Sexual Function and Distress in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Using BISF-W Scores | Day 1 | The Brief Index of Sexual Functioning for Women (BISF-W) is a validated questionnaire that assesses various aspects of female sexual function, including desire, arousal, frequency of sexual activity, receptivity, orgasm, satisfaction, and concerns affecting sexuality. It consists of 22 items, generating a composite score that reflects overall sexual well-being. Higher BISF-W scores indicate better sexual function, while lower scores suggest sexual dysfunction or distress. |
| Evaluation of Sexual Function and Distress in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Using FSDS-R Scores | Day 1 | The Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R) is a 13-item questionnaire designed to measure sexual distress in women, including feelings of frustration, guilt, stress, and dissatisfaction related to sexual activity. The total score ranges from 0 to 52, with higher scores indicating greater sexual distress and lower scores reflecting better emotional well-being regarding sexuality |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Body Image Satisfaction Using the QIC Questionnaire | Day 1 | The third part corresponds to the QIC questionnaire (Body Image Questionnaire), which includes 19 items and explores body satisfaction/dissatisfaction indirectly, by taking into account a set of desirable/undesirable bodily attributes and states |
| Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression Using the HADS Scale | Day 1 | The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a 14-item questionnaire designed to assess anxiety and depression symptoms in non-psychiatric medical settings. It consists of two subscales: HADS-A (7 items for anxiety) and HADS-D (7 items for depression). Each item is scored from 0 to 3, leading to subscale scores ranging from 0 to 21 and a total score from 0 to 42. For each subscale, a lower score (0-7) indicates normal emotional status, 8-10 suggests a borderline case, and 11-21 reflects clinically significant anxiety or depression. A higher total score indicates greater psychological distress, while a lower score reflects better mental well-being. |
Countries
France
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAnna Gosset
University Hospital of Toulouse
Outcome results
None listed