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Article: Hsu TW, Kao YC, Tsai SJ, et al. Suicide Attempts After a Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cohort Study. Ann Intern Med. 2024;177(3):335-342. doi:10.7326/M23-2240

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In this study women diagnosed with PCOS exhibited an 8.47-fold higher risk of suicide attempt compared to controls and across age groups, reflecting previous studies which have suggested higher rates of anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and suicidal ideation. We review this study with some context of past studies and application to RRM and current patient care.

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Additional References:

Cesta CE, Månsson M, Palm C, et al. Polycystic ovary syndrome and psychiatric disorders: co-morbidity and heritability in a nationwide Swedish cohort. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2016;73:196-203.

Cooney LG, Lee I, Sammel MD, Dokras A. High prevalence of moderate and severe depressive and anxiety symptoms in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod. 2017;32(5):1075-1091. doi:10.1093/humrep/dex044

Kolhe JV, Chhipa AS, Butani S, Chavda V, Patel SS. PCOS and Depression: Common Links and Potential Targets. Reprod Sci. 2022;29(11):3106-3123. doi:10.1007/s43032-021-00765-2

Almis H, Orhon FŞ, Bolu S, Almis BH. Self-Concept, Depression, and Anxiety Levels of Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021;34(3):311-316. doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2020.12.011

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