A síndrome do ovário policístico e a busca pela informação em redes sociais: bem ou mal?

Abstract

Introduction: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects thousands of women of reproductive age. PCOS often presents in adolescents, menstrual irregularity and hirsutism being very common. Metabolic dysfunctions are also a recurrent aspect among young people with the syndrome. However, its pathology is not well explained, but genetic, endocrine, environmental and lifestyle factors determine the symptoms. Within the symptoms, psychological problems affecting self-esteem can be observed, causing stress, anxiety, changes in body image, etc. With this, the use of social networks has increased the demand for the ideal body, shaking the psychological of women with the syndrome. Objective: To present the relationship between medical profiles on social networks (Instagram ®) and the veracity they bring of information about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and its association with self-image. Methodology: The present study is analytical of a descriptive nature that aims at a research in social networks based on a bibliographic review. Results: 16 posts from March 6 to March 7, 2021 from the social network Instagram® were collected. All the profiles used are open, and the public that has access to the network can see them. Posts are placed in alphabetical order. The researched profiles are public and the chosen professionals were: @draalinemontresor (Medical gynecologist, CRM-MT 8331, 3,086 thousand followers), @ dr.andrevinicius (Medical gynecologist, CRM-PB 8069, 140 thousand followers) @clinicamantelli (Specialized service to women's health, 34.2 thousand followers), @drsopoficial (Daily information on PCOS, updated by Dr. Sergio Cabral CRM-PE11822 / CRM-SP602632 / RQE8222 Master in Gynecology, 91.7 thousand followers. In these profiles we found a publication that report on PCOS relating it to treatment, symptoms and self-image. Of these profiles (68.75%) have shown scientific data, the majority of which are, thus, the publications bring confidence to the reader and present the causes and consequences of PCOS in affected women, which may be related to body image Conclusion: In order to relate the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the information found on social media, this study demonstrates that there are n social networks profiles that support treatment in updated scientific literature and that preach individualized treatment, in addition, these profiles do the job of mediating scientific information for the lay public.