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BackgroundPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common conditions affecting women of reproductive age, significantly impacting both physical and psychological well-being, often leading to depressive symptoms and lower body image satisfaction. The prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is increasing. However, the psychological effects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on women in the UAE remain underexplored due to cultural sensitivities surrounding reproductive health. This cross-sectional study examines the association between depressive symptoms and body image satisfaction among young women in the UAE, comparing those with and without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The study surveyed 221 women aged 18–30, with 94 having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and 127 without. Data were collected using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI), and Body Areas Satisfaction (BAS) subscales, and analyzed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).ResultsWomen with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome reported significantly higher levels of depressive symptoms and body image concerns, along with lower body satisfaction, compared to those without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. While a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) correlated with lower body satisfaction, no significant association was found between Body Mass Index and depressive symptoms.ConclusionThese findings highlight the psychological impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on young women in the UAE, emphasizing the need for targeted mental health interventions and increased awareness.背景：多囊卵巢综合征（Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS）是育龄女性最常见的内分泌代谢病症之一，可对身心健康造成显著损害，常伴随抑郁症状与身体意象满意度下降。阿拉伯联合酋长国（United Arab Emirates, UAE）育龄女性的PCOS患病率呈逐年上升趋势，但受生殖健康相关文化敏感性因素制约，该国女性群体中PCOS带来的心理影响仍未得到充分探索。本横断面研究旨在探讨阿联酋年轻女性的抑郁症状与身体意象满意度之间的关联，并对比患有与未患PCOS的女性群体的相关差异。本研究共纳入221名年龄18~30岁的女性，其中94名确诊PCOS，127名未患病。研究采用患者健康问卷9项版（Patient Health Questionnaire-9, PHQ-9）、体像担忧量表（Body Image Concern Inventory, BICI）及身体部位满意度（Body Areas Satisfaction, BAS）分量表收集数据，并使用社会科学统计软件包（Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, SPSS）完成数据分析。 结果：相较于未患PCOS的女性，PCOS患者报告的抑郁症状水平与体像担忧程度均显著更高，同时身体满意度更低。虽较高的身体质量指数（Body Mass Index, BMI）与更低的身体满意度呈显著相关，但未发现BMI与抑郁症状之间存在显著关联。 结论：本研究结果明确了PCOS对阿联酋年轻女性的心理影响，强调了开展针对性心理健康干预与提升相关认知的必要性。