Objective: There is a significant association between Socio-demographic factors and Psychological Distress levels among PCOS sufferers.

Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional, descriptive study, 150 patients with PCOS (case) were recruited from various Hospitals of Allahabad city. Along with it, 150 controls of same age group were selected from University Campus, Girl’s Hostels & localities of Allahabad. A self made questionnaire with items related to pieces of information about socio-demographic factors was used for data collection. Psychological Distress levels were assessed using the P.G.I Health Questionaire N1. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS Ver. 20.0. Chi Square test was used to test the association between variables.

Results: The findings of the study revealed that PCOS subjects coming from High Income Group to Middle Income Group were moderate to severe neurotic. Most of the severe neurotic patients were found highly educated however they were not employed anywhere. Most of the married and unmarried population were found moderate to severe neurotic. Most of the severe neurotic patients had a serious family issues. Subjects having children were also found moderate to severe neurotic. However, no social pressure has been reported in major population.

Conclusion: The research study revealed that socio-demographic factors has a strong influence on Psychological Distress levels of PCOS population.