India, Sept. 11 -- Polycystic Ovary Sundrome, or PCOS, is a common hormonal disorder that affects women, especially in the reproductive years. However, in teenage girls, the symptoms of PCOS are often confused with normal puberty changes. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Aruna Kalra, director of obstetrics and gynaecology at CK Birla Hospital in Gurugram said, "This delay in recognition can affect long-term health, from fertility to metabolic wellbeing." Also read | Gynaecologist shares 7 lesser-known symptoms of PCOS: Fertility problems to hair thinning

Dr Aruna Kalra further listed the symptoms that should be treated immediately:

It's common for menstrual cycles to be unpredictable in the first 1-2 years after menarche. But if a ...