Woman faces five-year PCOS diagnosis delay due to misconception linking it to high BMI.

A woman faced a five-year delay in being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) after being told she was "too skinny." PCOS affects 6-13% of women of reproductive age, and misconceptions about its association with high BMI can lead to misdiagnosis. A global survey indicates that changing the condition's name could improve awareness and diagnosis, with support from the World Health Organization. However, better education for healthcare providers about PCOS symptoms remains crucial.