123 Introduction Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder characterized by oligomenorrhea or abnormal menstrual cycles, anovulation or failure of eggs to mature, and hyperandrogenism (excess testosterone) in women (Rushinaidu & Eswari, 2023). These endocrine disorders occur in reproductive age (Williams et al., 2016), affecting 20% of the women population globally. Rushinaidu and Eswari (2023) mentioned that the main symptoms commonly experienced included disorders of the reproductive system when the woman's eggs fail to mature. This resulted in irregular menstrual cycles known as oligomenorrhea, acne, and excessive hair growth on the face and other limbs known as hirsutism. PCOS is a reproductive health issue predominantly observed in women aged 15 to 49 years. Limitation of awareness regarding the syndrome often results in its diagnosis occurring after women reach the age range of 20 to 30 years. PCOS Women are often identified in adolescence or early adulthood with symptoms of oligomenorrhea (irregular menstrual cycles), hirsutism (excessive hair growth), or when presenting for treatment related to infertility issues (Cooney & Dokras, 2018). The cause of PCOS is unknown but some research suggested the inclusion of genetic factors. According to Joham et al. (2022), the effects are complex, including genetic and epigenetic susceptibility, hypothalamic and ovarian dysfunction, excess androgen exposure, insulin resistance, and mechanisms related to the accumulation of excess fat. Research conducted by Wahyuni et al. (2022) also mentioned a relationship between PCOS incidence and a family history of the complication. Giampaolino et al. (2021) stated that PCOS etiology is still unclear. However, the interaction between genetic and environmental factors as well as the changes in the microbiome can lead to the development of gynecological problems and systemic metabolic syndrome. PCOS prevalence and its symptoms increase with age, stating the need for a multidisciplinary approach to catch the disorder at an early stage (Mehreen et al., 2021). Guidelines from the Endocrine Society Quality of Life in The Community of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Phenomenology Study Neina Qonita Istiqomah 1,2* , Zainal Abidin 1 , Agit Candoruk 3 1 Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia 2 Faculty of Psychology, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia 3 Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey Abstract. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal, endocrine, and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age. This is characterized by symptoms such as hirsutism, menstrual disorders and infertility, affecting almost 20% of women. In this context, the syndrome affects the physical and psychological disorders of women. Conditions that predominate in PCOS women cause depression and affect their quality of life. Using a phenomenological approach, in-depth interviews were conducted to determine quality of life in six PCOS women. The participants were recruited using purposive sampling from PCOS Fighter Indonesia community in the Bandung area. Furthermore, three themes were developed from the analysis, namely positive thinking, healthy behavior and social support. This resarch showed the favorable facets of the experiences of women coping with PCOS and showed the important role of the community in offering support to individuals affected by the syndrome. The identified themes emanated from interviews exploring quality of life among women with PCOS, providing insights into their daily lives and the challenges posed by the symptoms. Keywords: Polycystic ovary syndrome, quality of life, PCOS Psympathic : Jurnal Ilmiah Psikologi Vol.10:2, December 2023, Page 123-136 eISSN: 2502-2903 pISSN: 2356-3591 Article Info Received: August 2, 2023 Accepted: November 25, 2023 Published: December 31, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.15575/psy.v10i2.28829 Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Fakultas Psikologi UIN SGD Bandung, Indonesia. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY 4.0 license ___________________________________________ * Corresponding author: Faculty of Psychology, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, Indonesia and Faculty of Psychology, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Jl. A. H. Nasution No. 105 Cibiru, Indonesia E-mail: neinaqonita@gmail.com