PCOS: A GROWING PROBLEM AMONG INDIAN WOMEN.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a disease condition in women which involves cyst formation on the ovaries, which eventually affects the hormonal imbalance in their body. PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder among women between the age of 18 and 44. It affects approximately 2% to 20% women of this age group depending on how it is defined. It is one of the leading causes of poor fertility. This case study involved a questionnaire to study various aspects of PCOS like tests, symptoms, treatments and potential consequences which can be used to assess the level of awareness amongst women. The results revealed that 78.5% of womenwere aware of PCOS and 11.7% of women are suffering with it amongst the studied population. During survey it was seen that most of the women were aware about menstrual problem being a probable symptom of PCOS.Highest awareness seen amongst the diagnostic test was for sonography i.e. 53.71% and in treatment it was for weight loss and diet adjustments i.e. 35.71%. It has been shown that around 80.85% women wanted the inclusion of PCOS during the Sex - education programs taking place in schools. Thus including PCOS in educational intervention programme could bring about desirable change in knowledge amongst adolescent girls and women. This may lead toearly diagnosis of PCOS and its potential consequences can be avoided.