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Objective: To assess the psychological health status and quality of everyday life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Methods: A total of 846 patients were assessed with Self-Rating Anxiety Scales (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scales (SDS) (292 of PCOS patients, 294 of non-PCOS infertile patients and 260 of healthy control). Specific questionnaires were employed to rate the quality of everyday life and adverse effects of different psychiatric factors. Results: The scores of SDS and SAS of PCOS patients were higher than those of non-PCOS infertile patients and healthy control. In addition, the negative psychiatric and psychological impact of PCOS was severe. The quality of everyday life in PCOS patients was undermined to certain extents. Conclusions: The features of polycystic ovary syndrome bring stress to patients, causing psychological disorder. The quality of everyday life in affected women is impaired partly. These results implicate that psychological support should be considered in the treatment of PCOS-associated infertility.