Women in UK with polycystic ovarian syndrome facing widespread failures in treatment, report finds

Only 3% of patients with the condition felt supported by healthcare providers, with almost a third feeling dismissed or not taken seriously. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

Women living with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) face prolonged delays in diagnosis and limited access to treatment, according to a report by a parliamentary group.

More than a third of women with the condition had to wait longer than four years for a PCOS diagnosis, according to the report, and after diagnosis almost two-fifths (38%) of respondents were not provided with any resources.