According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition affecting some women of reproductive age. This chronic condition has no cure.
WHO estimates that PCOS affects 8 to 13 percent of women, with up to 70 percent of cases remaining undiagnosed worldwide.
While PCOS cannot be cured, lifestyle changes, treatments, and medications can help reduce some of its symptoms. Here are common signs and symptoms to watch out for: