There is still a lack of awareness about women’s health or women’s sexual health. Most women do not openly discuss their health with their partner or doctor. It just becomes part of their girlfriends’ conversation. In which there is very little information and too many problems. But it’s important to be open about your health. Not only in the family but also in the public space. To that end, September is marked as PCOS Awareness Month. This month started spreading awareness about the problem of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) in women.
What is the purpose of PCOS Awareness Month?
PCOS Awareness Month aims to help improve the lives of people affected by PCOS by alleviating their symptoms, as well as preventing and reducing the risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and cancer.
In this regard, many celebrities like Sara Ali Khan have also brought their PCOS related problems to the world. Let’s get acquainted with this syndrome in detail.
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a serious genetic, hormonal, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women and girls. It is the main cause of female infertility. It also causes other serious conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and endometrial cancer.
It is a lifestyle disorder, not a disease. It can be managed with a healthy and balanced diet. it cannot be uprooted.
The goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month are:
Raise awareness and education about PCOS among the general public, women, girls and health professionals.
Improving the diagnosis and treatment of disorders.
Providing information about diagnosis and treatment options.
To improve the quality of life and outcomes of women and girls with this problem.
Recognizing the struggles that affect all women and girls with PCOS.
Encourage countries, states, territories and territories to make PCOS a public health priority.
