Panchkula, December 30 – An increasing number of women in the reproductive age are suffering from a hormonal disorder called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Regarding this, Dr Vandana Mittal Singla, senior gynecologist at Paras Health, Panchkula, says that statistics show that an estimated one in five Indian women suffer from PCOS and there is a need for more awareness about the condition.

He said that PCOS is not a disease, but a condition that can present itself in different ways. Younger women may suffer from irregular periods, experience hirsutism (unwanted male-pattern hair growth) and obesity, while older women may experience infertility, risk of miscarriage and more, they said. can cause

Dr. Vandana said that women with PCOS are at higher risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health complications. He said that PCOS is a lifelong health condition but one can control it with proper diet and ideal body weight.