Cost Analysis and Cost-Efficient of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Management: A Narrative Review
Year: 2025; Volume: 5; Issue: 1; Page No: 3 – 9
Article Type: Review Article
Authors: Sudharsan Vasudevan1*
, Amaljith Asokan2
https://doi.org/10.55349/ijmsnr.20255139
Affiliations:
1Medical consultant, TB, TSN, World Health Organization, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
2Proprietor of Amal modern physiotherapy clinic, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
| How to cite this article: Vasudevan S and Asokan A.Cost Analysis and Cost-Efficient of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Management: A Narrative Review. Int J Med Sci and Nurs Res 2025;5(1):3–9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55349/ijmsnr.20255139 |
Article Summary: Submitted: 02-January-2025 Revised: 18-February-2025 Accepted: 20-March-2025 Published: 31-March-2025
Abstract
Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age, often associated with chronic comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health conditions. Managing PCOS is complex and costly, making cost-efficient care models essential for improving outcomes. Drawing parallels with chronic disease management frameworks, this review explores strategies for delivering sustainable, integrated, and patient-centred care for PCOS.
Methods: Key approaches include leveraging primary care for early diagnosis, implementing multidisciplinary clinics to consolidate care delivery, and emphasizing lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise as cost-effective first-line treatments. Pharmacological interventions, including the use of generic medications and combination therapies, can lower treatment costs without compromising efficacy. Mental health integration, through cognitive-behavioral therapy and digital counselling platforms, addresses the psychological burden associated with PCOS, further reducing indirect costs. Additionally, insurance models and cost-sharing strategies ensure equitable access to care, particularly in low-resource settings.
Conclusion: This review concludes that cost-efficient, holistic care models-grounded in chronic illness management principles can optimize clinical outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the quality of life for women with PCOS. Such approaches demand collaborative efforts among healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities to ensure accessibility and affordability for all.
Key Words: polycystic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome cost, reproductive health, cost analysis, cost efficient
Source of funding: None
Conflict of Interest: Nothing declared by the authors
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Sudharsan Vasudevan,
Medical consultant,
Namkum, Ranchi,
Jharkhand – 632301, India.
Email ID: thisisme0vs0@gmail.com
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