Women Share their Experience of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ‘Do not google too much, seek a proper consultation’
With the second wave of COVID-19 hitting the country, people are again being pushed into a state of uncertainties and anxieties. There have been numerous reports on how coping with COVID-19 has caused panic leading to increased stress.
Along with many other consequences, severe stress can seriously impact a woman’s reproductive and menstrual health, leading to long-term health conditions. One such problem exacerbated by stress is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, generally referred to as PCOS.
PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. Common symptoms include infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, acne and excessive hair growth. It affects the ovaries and leads to hormonal imbalances instigated by the production of male hormones called androgens. Reports suggest that cases of PCOS have been escalating all over the world.