# PMOS inflicts shame, fear, isolation on teen girls

2026-08-07T16:10:34+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk

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A News Minute report, citing a review in the Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum, says PMOS (polycystic metabolic syndrome) affects 3.7% to 22.5% of Indian women. Depression among Indian women with PMOS ranges from 11% to 93.5%, and anxiety from 15.45% to 100%. Over half report significant psychological distress; the suicide rate is 8.1%. Teens like Nitha and Shifa describe a 'never-ending loop' of weight gain, acne, and anxiety. Nitha stopped taking photos after being told at 20 that she would struggle to have children. Shifa gained 20 kg after diagnosis and says small comments about her appearance stay with her. The condition is often misunderstood as purely reproductive, but it is a full-body metabolic disorder affecting insulin, heart health, and sleep.

## Coverage

- thenewsminute.com <https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/how-teens-with-pmos-are-made-to-live-with-shame-fear-and-isolation>

Tags: India, mental health, PCOS, PMOS, teen health, women’s health
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