India, Nov. 17 -- Many women spend years dealing with irregular periods, mood swings, weight changes, or hot flashes without realising how these symptoms connect to larger hormonal shifts. PCOS and menopause, in particular, can influence long-term health in ways that often go unnoticed.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Preetinder Kaur Bedi (Senior Consultant- MBBS, MD, DNB- Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Apollo Cradle and Children's Hospital, Motinagar, New Delhi, explains the long-term effects women should know about. (Also read: Maryland physician warns how wearing 'high heels' can change your body over time and increase risk of knee arthritis )

"Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting ...