In our society, when women experience any health issues, they are often dismissed as very common or temporary. The fastest-spreading long-term health condition among women of reproductive age worldwide is PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). International surveys and statistics from various health organizations indicate that at least one in five women is affected by this condition in some way. PCOS is not merely a gynecological issue; it is a complex endocrine (hormonal) and metabolic disorder. For many women, periods sometimes occur earlier than usual, sometimes much later. For some, periods do not occur for several months. If accompanied by acne, excessive…
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Women’s health does not mean just physical wellness. A woman can only be truly healthy when, alongside physical health, mental and emotional health is also in good condition. Managing households, raising children, taking care of the elderly, and simultaneously proving one’s competence in the workplace—women constantly undergo intense mental pressure while performing these multifaceted responsibilities. But amidst the crowd of fulfilling these responsibilities, society and family often overlook women’s mental well-being; even women themselves suppress their inner emotional pain, dismissing it as something “women just have to endure.” Multiple studies by the World Health Organization (WHO) have shown that women…