Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal condition affecting an estimated 5 to 10 million women in the U.S., causing symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, infertility, acne, and higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. An estimated half of women with PCOS go undiagnosed, often not finding out until they struggle with fertility or develop serious complications. This resolution would designate September as PCOS Awareness Month and calls for better public education, improved diagnosis and treatment, and more research toward a cure. It also highlights that PCOS costs the U.S. healthcare system over $4 billion a year — and that figure only covers reproductive years.
Congressional Summary
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by a hormone imbalance and can cause symptoms such as infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-02-27
- Date Added
- 2026-04-09
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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