Introduction:

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrinopathy affecting women in the reproductive stage. Much research has been done regarding its pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria. However, there is evidence that women who suffer from the syndrome have greater negative effects in their quality of life. The subject has not been amply approached in general and there are no studies on the subject in Cuba.

Objective:

To identify the scientific evidence that broadens knowledge about the effect of polycystic ovary syndrome on quality of life.

Methods:

A bibliographic review was carried out on the quality of life in women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. The search was performed in the electronic databases Google Scholar, Pubmed central and SCIELO Regional, which were accessed through the Google web search engine. Full articles related to observational studies, prospective studies, review articles, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, published mainly between 2000 and 2020, were reviewed.

Conclusions:

The present review highlights that PCOS is a condition that, due to the variety of clinical manifestations that characterize it, leads to a deterioration in the quality of life of women who suffer from it. A therapeutic intervention in each of them is beneficial to improve physical and psychological well-being and as a result, quality of life.