South Carolina S 535: Declare September as PCOS Awareness Month

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2025-2026 Bill 535 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 02, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 535

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPACT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME 
(PCOS) ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO 
DECLARE SEPTEMBER AS "PCOS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, Polycystic 
Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a serious genetic, hormonal, metabolic, and 
reproductive disorder impacting nearly fifteen percent of women and girls in 
South Carolina and across the United States; and

Whereas, PCOS is a 
leading cause of infertility and is associated with serious health risks, 
including Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, endometrial cancer, 
obesity, anxiety, depression, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and other 
life-threatening conditions; and

Whereas, over fifty 
percent of women with PCOS go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed, leading to 
delays in appropriate treatment and an increased risk of long-term health 
complications; and

Whereas, PCOS is linked 
to a higher likelihood of pregnancy complications, including gestational 
diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm delivery, miscarriage, and increased fetal and 
infant mortality; and

Whereas, the annual 
economic burden of PCOS is estimated to exceed $15 billion in the United 
States, not including the costs of associated comorbidities in adolescence; and

Whereas, early 
detection, improved treatment, and greater awareness are essential to improving 
health outcomes for individuals affected by PCOS; and

Whereas, advocacy 
organizations such as PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 
Association continue to raise awareness, promote research, and support those 
affected by PCOS; and

Whereas, recognizing 
September as PCOS Awareness Month in South Carolina will bring greater 
attention to this critical public health issue and encourage support for 
improved research, treatment, and patient care. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize the 
impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on the health and well-being of 
women and girls in South Carolina and declare September as "PCOS Awareness 
Month" in the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be forwarded to the Governor of South Carolina and relevant health 
organizations to encourage statewide recognition and action on this important 
issue, and that a copy of this resolution be presented to Payton Lang, Miss 
Palmetto 2025, for her advocacy work in this area.

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