SRES 422119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Introduced: Sep 30, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-Massachusetts)

Healthcare

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This resolution recognizes polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a serious health condition and supports designating September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month." PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting approximately 10% of women in the United States, with an estimated annual economic burden exceeding $15 billion. The resolution highlights that PCOS is significantly underdiagnosed—with about 70% of affected women remaining undiagnosed—and emphasizes the need for increased awareness, improved diagnosis and treatment, and further research into this condition that affects women's reproductive, metabolic, and mental health throughout their lives.

Key Points

1PCOS affects approximately 10% of U.S. women and costs over $15 billion annually, yet an estimated 70% of women with the condition remain undiagnosed
2The syndrome causes multiple serious health complications including infertility (it's one of the most common causes of female infertility), type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, endometrial cancer, and mental health disorders
3Women with PCOS face significantly elevated risks: over 50% chance of developing type 2 diabetes before age 40, 4 times higher risk of endometrial cancer, and increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide
4The resolution calls for increased awareness and education among the general public and healthcare professionals, improved diagnosis and treatment options, and continued research toward finding a cure
5The Senate urges states, territories, and localities to support PCOS Awareness Month goals and encourages medical researchers to advance understanding of this condition

Impact Areas

Women's Health: Directly affects millions of women and girls from puberty through menopause, impacting reproductive health, fertility, and overall quality of lifeHealthcare System: Calls for improved medical education, diagnostic practices, and treatment protocols among healthcare professionalsPublic Health and Research: Emphasizes need for increased research funding and public awareness campaigns to address this widespread but underdiagnosed conditionMental Health: Recognizes the significant psychological impact of PCOS, including elevated risks for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicide

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