MINDFULNESS-BASED EDUCATION FOR WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

Polikistik Over Sendromu (PCOS), üreme çağındaki kadınları etkileyen yaygın birendokrinolojik rahatsızlıktır.is characterized by hormonal imbalance, ovulatorydysfunction, and clinical symptoms that may negatively affect reproductive health,psychological well‐being, and quality of life. The effects of PCOS extend beyondreproductive symptoms, as women with PCOS may experience increased stress,emotionyaşayabilirs, and challenges in daily functioning.Current guidelines recommend a comprehensive approach to PCOS management that addressesnot only physical symptoms but also psychological well‐being and quality of life.Menstrual symptoms and stress are important factors that may influence the overall healthstatus of women with PCOS. Therefore, supportive approaches that enance self‐managementskills and promote psychological well‐being may play an important role in improvingoutcomes in PCOS.Mindfulness‐based interventions are structured approaches that aim to improve awarenessof thoughts, emotions, and bodily experiences through practices of attention andacceptance. Previous studies have shown that mindfulness‐based programs may supportstress management and psychological ell‐being in different populations. However, evidenceregarding mindfulness‐based education specifically designed for women with PCOS remainslimited.This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of mindfulness‐based PCOSeducation on menstrual symptoms, stress levels, and PCOS‐related quality of life in womenwith PCOS. The study will investigate whether integrating mindfulness practices into astructured PCOS education program provides additional benefits compared with routinecare.A total of 78 women with PCOS will participate in the study. Participants will berandomly assigned to either the mindfulness‐based PCOS educatin group or the controlgroup. The intervention group will receive a 4‐week online education program thatincludes PCOS‐related health information, lifestyle managemet, and mindfulness‐basedpractices. The control group will continue their usual care during the study period.Participant characteristics and clinical information will be collected using aresearcher‐developed Introductory Information Form. Study outcomes will be assessed usingthe Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for menstrual pain severity, the Menstruation Symptom Scalefor menstrual symptoms, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS‐10) for perceived stress levels,and the PCOS‐Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (PCOSQ‐50) for disease‐specificquality of life.The study is designed to provide evidence on the effectiveness oilişkinndfulness‐basededucation as a supportive, patient‐centered approach to PCOS management. The findings maycontribute to the development of comprehensive education programs that address bothphysical symptoms and psychosocial needs of women with PCOS.