EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH LITERACY AND POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) AWARENESS IN BARANGAY MAGSAYSAY, BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA
Gumaru, Lovelie Bianca W.; Bunnol, Kim Alystair P.; Eñeja, James John Elijah Q.; Jontilano, Mary Rose C. · Zenodo Open Repository
<p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p> <p><span>Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting 6–13% of reproductive-aged women, with up to 70% undiagnosed. Defined by the WHO, it involves hormonal imbalances, irregular menstruation, and hyperandrogenism, leading to infertility and metabolic ri…