SC S0535

Declares September as "PCOS Awareness Month" in South Carolina to recognize the impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on women and girls

Notes that PCOS affects nearly 15% of women and girls and is a leading cause of infertility, also linked to Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, endometrial cancer, and other serious conditions

Highlights that over 50% of women with PCOS go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, delaying treatment and increasing long-term health risks

States the annual economic burden of PCOS exceeds $15 billion nationally

Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the Governor, relevant health organizations, and Payton Lang (Miss Palmetto 2025) for her advocacy work on PCOS awareness