Khyatimirani/pcos_mental_health_clinical_studies

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license: apache-2.0
task_categories:
- question-answering
language:
- en
tags:
- medical
size_categories:
- n<1K
---
### Dataset Card for pcos_mental_health_clinical_studies
## Dataset Summary

pcos_mental_health_clinical_studies is a curated dataset of question–answer pairs derived from clinical guidelines and research publications on the intersection of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and mental health.

The dataset is designed to simulate real-world patient queries and provide clinically grounded, empathetic responses. It incorporates evidence from Fertility Society guidelines (e.g., Fert/ESHRE-aligned resources) and other reputable healthcare providers.

The goal is to support the development of AI assistants that can:

Provide evidence-based, non-diagnostic guidance
Address emotional and psychological concerns in PCOS
Encourage appropriate care-seeking behavior
Improve continuity of care between doctor visits
Supported Tasks

## This dataset can be used for:

💬 Conversational AI / Chatbot training
🧠 Instruction tuning (LLMs for healthcare Q&A)
🏥 Clinical decision support (non-diagnostic layer)
❤️ Mental health–aware health assistants
🧾 Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) grounding
Languages
Primary language: English
Dataset Structure

The dataset follows a chat template format suitable for instruction tuning.

Example (JSONL format):
`{
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content": "Is it normal to feel anxious all the time with PCOS?"
},
{
"role": "assistant",
"content": "Yes, many people with PCOS experience anxiety. Studies suggest that women with PCOS are significantly more likely to report anxiety symptoms compared to those without PCOS. You're not alone in feeling this way. If anxiety is affecting your daily life, it may help to speak with a healthcare professional who can guide you with the right support."
}
]
}`

### Data Collection Process

The dataset is created through reverse-engineering clinical guidelines into patient-centric conversational formats.

Sources include:

Clinical guidelines on PCOS and mental health
Fertility and reproductive health publications
Evidence-based summaries from healthcare providers

## Each Q&A pair is:

Grounded in clinical evidence
Rewritten in a compassionate, accessible tone
Structured to reflect how real users ask questions
Annotation Process
Questions are generated to reflect real patient concerns, including emotional, behavioral, and symptom-related queries.
Answers are crafted to:
Stay faithful to source guidelines
Include relevant statistics where available
Maintain a supportive, non-judgmental tone
Avoid giving direct medical diagnosis or prescriptions
Dataset Characteristics
Focus area: PCOS + Mental Health
Includes:
Anxiety, depression, mood changes
Body image concerns
Hormonal impacts on mental health
Lifestyle and coping strategies
Emphasis on:
Continuity of care
Between-visit support
Patient education
Intended Use

## This dataset is intended for:

Building AI health companions
Enhancing patient education tools
Supporting preventive and continuous care models

## ⚠️ It is not intended for:

Medical diagnosis
Emergency decision-making
Replacing licensed healthcare professionals
Limitations
Responses are generalized and may not apply to all individuals
Not a substitute for personalized medical advice
May not cover all cultural or regional variations in care
Dependent on the scope of included clinical guidelines
Ethical Considerations
Designed to promote safe and responsible AI use in healthcare
Encourages consultation with qualified professionals
Avoids:
Harmful assumptions
Over-medicalization
Definitive clinical judgments
## Licensing

⚠️ Please specify based on your dataset:

Suggested: MIT, Apache 2.0, or CC BY 4.0
Ensure compliance with:
Source guideline usage rights
Attribution requirements
Citation

## If you use this dataset, please cite:

@dataset{pcos_mental_health_clinical_studies,
title={PCOS Mental Health Clinical Studies Dataset},
author={Khyati Mirani},
year={2026},
description={A clinically grounded conversational dataset based on PCOS and mental health guidelines for AI assistant training}
}

## Additional Notes

This dataset is part of ongoing efforts to build clinically aligned, empathetic AI systems in women’s health, with a focus on daily support beyond clinical settings.