Table I.

Inclusion criteria

Desire to participate in the study
Being 15-40 ys old
Married
Absence of non-classic adrenal hyperplasia, thyroid dysfunction, hyperprolactinemia
Having two of the following Rotterdam diagnostic criteria: 1) Polycystic ovaries visualized on ultrasound scan (presence of 12 follicles or more in one or both ovaries and/or increased ovarian volume >10 ml) 2) Clinical signs of hyperandrogenism (hirsutism score based on hirsutism score greater than 7 or obvious acne), 3) Having an interval between menstrual periods >35 days and/or amenorrhea, defined as the absence of vaginal bleeding for at least 6 months (i.e. 199 days)
No problems in speaking or listening
Iranian
Not taking any prescription medication (except allergy medications and occasional pain medications) for at least three months before entering the study