Polycystic ovary syndrome risk: efficacy of self-assessment test

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a widespread condition that afflicts 2-26% adolescent and young women globally. Several Asian countries have also shown a similar prevalence of this disease/ syndrome. This disease is seen to be associated with endogenous factors like cysts in the ovary, ovarian dysfunction, and androgen excess. Irregular menses, hirsutism, obesity, pigmentation on the skin are some of the associated exogenous factors associated with it. The etiology of the disease is not clear to date. Several reports have shown that genetics, environmental pollutions, and lifestyle to be the predisposing factors. Though the morbidity of disease is seen to rise in recent years, the awareness amongst the parents and students in India remains poor.