“It Opens the Conversation and Makes You Feel Less Alone. . .”: The role of disclosure and social support in managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Journal of Health Psychology: An Interdisciplinary, International Journal
Published online on February 24, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine syndrome, affecting 8%–13% of women worldwide. It has been described as an isolating and stigmatizing syndrome, complicating avenues for disclosure. In this study, we explored how women with PCOS ...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine syndrome, affecting 8%–13% of women worldwide. It has been described as an isolating and stigmatizing syndrome, complicating avenues for disclosure. In this study, we explored how women with PCOS ...