Recently, due to changes in diet and lifestyle, the number of cases diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among students is increasing. For adolescent girls, it is not highly concerning to have irregular menstrual cycles within the first year after secondary sexual characteristics appear and menstruation begins. However, if cycles continue to be irregular or if there is amenorrhea for more than three cycles after that period, treatment is mandatory.

(Left: Normal ovary, Right: Polycystic ovary)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is an endocrine disorder common in women of childbearing age, with an incidence rate of about 5–10%, and it is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility (73%). Diagnosis is confirmed via ultrasound by observing increased ovarian stroma and the presence of multiple 2–9mm follicles. Because the follicles form a string-of-pearls appearance along the ovarian periphery, it is often called the 'Pearl Necklace' sign.

Many take birth control pills for treatment. While using contraceptives for temporary hormonal control is not a major issue, some research suggests that long-term use can decrease ovarian function, so it is advisable to consider fundamental alternative treatment methods.