As we celebrate women's equality day, the revolution where women was granted the right to vote, we have come a long way to how women are treated today across the globe with endless voices shouted to attain many more rights for women.

As we commemorate this day, let us discuss on one of the common lifestyle disease that some women face in their lives.

PCOS is a lifestyle disease that 1 in 10 women faces. The common physiological issues that they confront are irregular periods for shorter or long periods of time, excess androgen - which is elevated levels of male hormones can result in physical signs, and the other common symptom is polycyclic ovaries - ovaries that are enlarged that contains follicles that surround the egg.

Along with these physiological symptoms, they also face with mental health problems as they confront heightened levels of stress which leads to developing depression, anxiety, impacts their self esteem, body image and so.

Over 60% of women with pcos will be diagnosed with at least one psychiatric disorder in their lifetime and so it is important to screen adults mental health along with the physiological diagnosis conducted.

First and foremost most of the myths needs ro be shattered down about PCOS in order to make a better environment for women with the condition.

Myth: You Did Something to Cause It

The cause behind it is unknown, but factors like genetics and so can influence.

Myth: If You Lose Weight, You Can Get Rid of PCOS

Loosing weight can be a measure for controlling the condition, but it doesn't mean it will cure the condition.

Myth: You Can't Get Pregnant if You Have PCOS

Through the advanced treatments and medications, women with this condition can also conceive.

So to improve the wellbeing of women with PCOS, it is important to know about the condition and by breaking down the myths it is possible to create a better atmosphere for them, so that it could lessen the stress faced by women due to the condition.