There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for PCOS—especially when mental health is left out.
The global rate of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been on the rise year after year, with up to 21 percent of women affected. This condition is accompanied by severe long-term complications as women age, including infertility, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health challenges.
Yet when PCOS is mentioned, it’s often reduced to acne, irregular periods, or weight gain. That narrow view can delay care. PCOS runs deeper than hormones and cycles—it’s a full-body condition that demands full-body care.
Links to Mood
PCOS has been associated with a higher risk of mental health and cognitive difficulties, including symptoms that overlap with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
