PCOS – Pregnancy and Maternal Health Study

Penn Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Center and PCOS Challenge research study seeking women with PCOS for an important survey. Please see below for details and eligibility criteria.

Study Title

PCOS – Pregnancy and Maternal Health Study: Investigating the Counseling Experience Regarding Pregnancy Complications in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Study Description

Researchers at the Penn Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Center would like to gain a deeper understanding of the counseling PCOS patients receive about risks to mother and baby during pregnancy. It is recognized that PCOS is linked to obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels as well as psychiatric conditions, like anxiety and depression. PCOS may also be related to several pregnancy complications. There is a lack of awareness of these complications among many patients and healthcare providers.

PCOS - Pregnancy and Maternal Health Study

Goals of the Study

With your help, we hope to identify the gaps in patient education about pregnancy and maternal and child health with the goal to improve patient awareness and counseling.
This study will also help to identify any disparities in patient education.

Eligibility Criteria

You may participate if you:

Are at least 18 years old
Have been diagnosed with PCOS or think you have PCOS
Have attempted pregnancy, had a pregnancy, are currently pregnant, or have not been
successful in achieving pregnancy

Location

This is an online survey. There will be no in-person visits or clinic appointments.

Principal Investigators

University of Pennsylvania

Anuja Dokras, MD, PhD
Anne Kim, MD
Iris Lee, MD

Where to Go For Further Information

Next Steps

If you have not already done so, register for the Luna platform to be eligible to participate in this and future PCOS Challenge studies.
Take the Take the PCOS Pregnancy and Maternal Health Survey (Takes less than 15 minutes).