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Fertility and Psychology in PCOS

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It is popularly thought that stress can have a negative impact on fertility, but what is the evidence for this? In this chapter, the ways in which psychology and biology can interact to impact fertility are described. This chapter also assesses the impact of PCOS on sexual functioning and satisfaction, and explores evidence for how oral contraceptives—often prescribed in PCOS—might impact psychological functioning.

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Barry, J.A. (2019). Fertility and Psychology in PCOS. In: Psychological Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30290-0_6

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