That the Parliament recognises that September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month; understands that PCOS is a hormone reproductive disorder that affects how a female ovary functions, and that there is no known cause to this condition, or cure; further understands that it is a leading cause of infertility, as well as other serious health issues, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, strokes, obesity and many more; notes that PCOS reportedly affects an estimated 8% to 13% of females of reproductive age worldwide; understands that up to an estimated 70% of cases are undiagnosed, and that the prevalence of PCOS is higher among some ethnicities and that these groups often experience more complications; believes that PCOS Awareness Month is an opportunity to help raise awareness and support the lives of those affected by PCOS by preventing and reducing their risk of life threatening disease; commends the work of organisations, such as PCOS Relief, that aim to highlight PCOS and the challenges that a female can experience; believes in what it sees as the importance of further educating women about this condition; notes the calls to promote the advancement of health through improved awareness and signposting of support services, and understands that conditions such as PCOS are classified as taboo within some ethnic minority communities, due to the sensitivity around irregular periods and infertility and, because of this, females within these communities are not exposed to information that can prevent life threatening health risks to them.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Neil Bibby, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Maggie Chapman, Katy Clark, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Jamie Greene, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Douglas Lumsden, John Mason, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Douglas Ross, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle