Measuring the Awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) among Women in Punjab, Pakistan

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevailing endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age, worldwide. Its prevalence 52% in Pakistani and rate infertility gradually increasing. It can be treated through early diagnosis, management symptoms, a healthy lifestyle. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine level awareness knowledge regarding PCOS Punjab, Pakistan. For this purpose, total 350 between ages 16 50 years were included current study. data was obtained questionnaire analyzed SPSS (version 25). The results determined that 56% found have PCOS, while 44% had never heard about it. Furthermore, 67% 196 PCOS-aware unaware its signs symptoms. Moreover, 14% cases, friend source PCOS. Whereas, approximately 10% these education, 9% their family, 7% various media such as newspapers, television, social media, 17% other sources including general physicians gynecologists. concluded only 33% participants who claimed aware whereas them. A 152 women, out 350,