Archive · 21 Jul 2026
One in Five Indian Women Lives With PMOS
A recent study shows that nearly one in five women in India may have PMOS, which is much higher than the global average.
Many young women, especially those in small towns and rural areas, are often misdiagnosed because their menstrual problems are not taken seriously.
This leads to delayed treatment.
The study highlights the need for better awareness and understanding of PMOS in India.
Nearly one in five Indian women may have PMOS, higher than the global average.
Many young women, especially in rural areas, are misdiagnosed due to lack of awareness.
Menstrual irregularities are often dismissed, leading to delayed diagnosis.
The Lancet reports a global prevalence of PMOS around 8-13 per cent.
Better awareness and understanding of PMOS is urgently needed in India.
- Who
- Indian women, especially in rural and small town areas
- What
- Prevalence of PMOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- When
- Recent research
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to lack of awareness and misunderstanding of menstrual irregularities
Urban Awareness
Rural Misdiagnosis
Diagnosis Rates
Urban Awareness
Urban areas have better awareness and diagnosis rates for PMOS.
Rural Misdiagnosis
Rural areas have higher misdiagnosis rates due to lack of awareness.
- Prevalence in India
- Nearly one in five women
- Global Prevalence
- 8-13 per cent
- Source
- The Lancet
- Affected Group
- Young women, especially in small towns and rural India
- Issue
- Delayed diagnosis due to misunderstanding of menstrual irregularities