PCOS & Emotional Health: Hormonal Imbalance Triggers Mood Swings, Anxiety

• PCOS often causes overlooked emotional changes like mood swings, irritability, and anxiety, beyond physical symptoms.
• Experts Dr Neelam Suri and Dr Anjana Singh link these emotional shifts to hormonal imbalances, including elevated androgens and insulin resistance.
• Hormonal changes affect serotonin, the 'feel-good' neurotransmitter, leading to decreased levels and increased depression, anxiety, and irritability.
• Physical symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and acne also impact self-esteem, creating a mind-body cycle.
• Lifestyle adjustments (diet, exercise, sleep, emotional support) and medical advice are crucial for managing PCOS's physical and emotional effects.