Postnatal depression in a community‐based study of women with polycystic ovary syndrome

• DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13332
• Publication Date: 2018-02-21T19:20:06Z
• Authors: Wendy A. March; Melissa J. Whitrow; Michael J. Davies; Renae C. Fernandez; Vivienne M. Moore
• Keywords: Depression

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are susceptible to depression and anxiety so may also be at risk for postnatal depression. This study investigates whether women have an elevated of depression.Cross-sectional data parous (n = 566) were available from a birth cohort. Polycystic was diagnosed using the Rotterdam criteria. Details reproductive history, pregnancy, birth, obtained through structured interview. Comparisons made between without logistic regression analysis, including investigation interactions.A positive but statistically non-significant association found (odds ratio 1.6, 95% confidence interval 0.9-2.9). Compared their counterparts, substantially more likely: difficulty conceiving 5.2, 2.9-9.4), conceived medical assistance 11.6, 5.5-24.4), pregnancy complications (gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, or preeclampsia; odds 2.0, 1.1-3.5). Where had history miscarriage assistance, combination interacted (p 0.06 p < 0.05, respectively), over half such having depression.Although not excess overall, those who suffered required conceive risk. Findings point vulnerability inherent in being amplified, either by stressful experiences on pathway pregnancy/childbirth specific fertility treatment regimens.