Abstract

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a neglected, non-communicable endocrine disorder affecting women worldwide. It is a recognised multisystem disorder associated with Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, endometrial cancer, increased risk of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. While the mean prevalence of PCOS in India is 21.27 per cent of the female reproductive population, there is currently no reliable data on the diagnosis rates. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 Good Health and Well-Being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages includes target 3.4 to reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health; target 3.8 to achieve universal health coverage; target 3.9 to reduce illness and death from hazardous chemicals and population and target 3.D to improve early warning systems for global health risk. Progress on these targets requires a pertinent focus on diagnosing, preventing, and managing PCOS. Additionally, reducing non-communicable diseases like PCOS is an essential target in determining the success of at least nine SDGs. This paper positions PCOS in SDGs using conceptual mapping to identify and establish the interlinkage between PCOS prevention and management and SDGs. These findings highlight the need for gender-sensitive policies and emphasise the importance of tailored screening and prevention programs to guide the development of Universal Health Coverage in an androcentric healthcare system.

Keywords: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Sustainable Development Goals, Non -Communicable Diseases, Mental Health