The effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and high intensity training on depression and quality of life in college students with polycystic ovarian syndrome

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hyper androgenic endocrine disorder affecting women of fertile age. This appears to have affects over the psychological aspects and health related quality of life of college students over a period of time. Leading to negative body imaging concern which causes loss of concentration in studies and interest in college activities.Methods: This was an experimental prospective study carried out with subjects diagnosed with PCOS aged 18-30 years. Self-administered PCOSQ and BDI questionnaire were used to evaluate the health related quality of life and depression. After the data collected from the questionnaire subjects received PMR and HIT for a duration of 6 days a week for 12 weeks’ convenient sampling main outcome variables were depression and quality of life. Self-menstrual tracking chart was also given to the students to monitor their menstrual cycle.Results: The prevalence of depression found in sample was 26% moderate, 19% borderline, 52% mild and 3% severe depression respectively. Age group in which commonly seen [18-20 years (n=14), 21-25 years (n=15)]. Patients also showed a negative impact of PCOS on health related QOL (PCOSQ) scale. After PMR and HIT data showed a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between the pre-test and post-test scores of BDI.Conclusions: This study provides positive PMR and HIT is an effective therapy for improving the depression related to PCOS and thereby improving the quality of life of college students with PCOS