Exploring the Prevalence of PCOS: Addressing Challenges and Impact on Adolescent

Vanita Chavhan, Sunita Gupta

Abstract: Polycystic ovarian syndrome - A multifactorial reproductive, metabolic and hormonal disorder affecting an increasing number of Adolescent girls and women in reproductive - age. It's first observed by ?stein - Leventhal' so known as ?stein - Leventhal syndrome. commonly caused by multiple factors like irregular periods which further may leads to infertility and complications during pregnancy. Excess male hormone Androgen, in severe cases leads to hirsutism. Along with some metabolic complications like insulin resistance 7 % leads to diabetes type 2. all above issues impacts the quality of Social and Psychological Wellbeing, increase biopsychosocial influence and social gauche. The main cause is modified lifestyle and genetics. This study delves into the intricate landscape of PCOS and its prevalence among adolescent girls in Yavatmal city of Maharashtra (India). Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, community surveys, This study aims to elucidate the burgeoning ratio, phenotypic variations, and socio - demographic factors influencing PCOS.

Keywords: PCOS, hirsutism, insulin resistance, Acanthosis nigricans, acne vulgaris, Adolescent, Yavatmal