Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder in women that is also the leading cause of female infertility, September is recognized as PCOS awareness month.

PCOS is one of the most underdiagnosed diseases in the world, with less than 25% of women with PCOS being diagnosed. According to a study, 10% of women of childbearing age suffer from PCOS.
2in every 5 adolescents suffer from PCOS.
PCOS is characterized by three common characteristics: irregular or absent periods, excess androgens (elevated testosterone and androstenedione levels), and multiple cystic areas on the ovaries.

Other seemingly unrelated PCOS symptoms that patients might experience include:

Infertility.
Heavy periods and spotting between periods.
Pelvic pain during or between periods.
Mood changes.
Weight gain.
Fatigue, or low energy levels.
Excess hair growth on the arms, face, back, chest, abdomen or hands and feet (also known as hirsutism).
Hair loss or male pattern baldness on the head.
Acne.
Insomnia or poor sleep.