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Through Women’s Eyes: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Women with PCOS and Their Mental Health

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Xela Mae Rose L. BaguioXavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan

▣ Read article PDFPublished in Volume 1 · 2025 · pp. 46–74

Abstract

This literature review explores the lived experiences of women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, focusing on the psychological effects of physical symptoms through a feminist perspective. It examines motherhood, fertility, body image, femininity, coping strategies, healthcare experiences, and the influence of social expectations and beauty standards. By centering women’s voices, the review advocates for a holistic approach to treatment that attends to both the physical and psychological dimensions of PCOS.

Keywords

Polycystic ovarian syndromeMental healthFeminist perspectiveBody imageGender norms

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Suggested record: Xela Mae Rose L. Baguio. (2025). Through Women’s Eyes: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Women with PCOS and Their Mental Health. Xavier Ateneo Graduate Journal, 1, 46–74.

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