Abstract:

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine syndrome in women of reproductive age. Many studies have pointed out that long-term negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, fear and tension are associated with PCOS. As an adjuvant therapy for PCOS, emotional intervention therapy can effectively improve patients′ conditions and quality of life, which has attracted much attention of scholars at home and abroad. This article has summarized the relevant studies on PCOS and negative emotions, and the possible mechanisms of negative emotions in the occurrence and development of PCOS, the influencing factors of negative emotions in PCOS patients, and the methods of emotional intervention therapy were discussed, in order to provide a basis for clinical medical staff to carry out psychological intervention for patients with PCOS.

Key words: Emotions, Anxiety, Depression, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Infertility, female, Psychosocial intervention, Negative emotion